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Nov 24, 2024
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2021-2022 Governors State University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Economics, B.A.
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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics offered through the College of Business prepares students for careers that require an in-depth understanding of the forces of the economy. Economists study changes occurring in various countries, as well as individual sectors of an economy. You will learn how to research and analyze economic issues, conduct surveys and collect data, and analyze data using mathematical models and statistical techniques, and more.
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Degree Requirements
Students must meet all university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Students must meet the collegial degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (37-38 Hrs)
Communications (9 credit hours)
- Two courses in written communication (6)
- One course in oral communication (3)
Mathematics (3 credit hours)
Physical and Life Sciences (7 - 8 credit hours), including at least one laboratory course
- One course from Life Sciences (3-4)
- One course from Physical Sciences (3-4)
Humanities (9 credit hours)
- At least one course from humanities and at least one course from fine arts
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits) - ECON - 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- ECON - 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- One additional Social and Behavioral Science Course (3)
Business Courses (27 Hours)
Economics Core Courses (15 Hours)
Economics Selectives (12 Hours)
Select four of the following courses:
Electives (28 - 29 Hours)
Students are encouraged to select a second major or minor
Eighteen (18) credit hours must be upper division (3000 and above).
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