HOURS
120 total hours.
40 Upper division required.
Why major in economics at Weber State?
If you’re interested in examining any social science question using a quantitative, rigorous approach, general economics is for you. You will graduate with an expertise in data analysis and critical thinking, making you a highly valued employee in positions that require rigorous undergraduate training.
EXPERIENCE
personal attention, excellent academics, targeted experience 
56k
Average salary Western US
29:1
Small classes = personal attention
100%
Faculty Instruction = no TA's!
INTERNSHIPS
Excellent internships = experience!
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
in the economics program? 
You'll learn skills such as: tabulating and manipulating data/data analysis, research and analysis, finding and testing relationships, applying statistical methods and testing hypothesis, communication skills - written and oral, understanding and interpreting relationships between economic indicators. You'll also have opportunities to have hands-on experiences like: conducting comprehensive research with direct faculty interaction, opportunities to publish and present your work at conferences like: Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research and National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
A QUICK LOOK
hours, GPA, delivery, grad maps, catalog, admissions & careers
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GPA
C or higher in Math 1050
C or higher in ENGL 2010
C- or higher for all Business Foundations courses
2.5 cumulative GPA for Business Foundations courses
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MINOR
Not required for this major.
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COURSE DELIVERY
- Some evenings
- Some day
- Some online
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GRAD MAP
Graduation MAPs (Major Academic Plans) show a semester-by-semester plan for taking all classes needed to earn your degree.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Explore all of the requirements to complete a degree in economics. Check the course year, requirements may change.
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ADMISSIONS
The Goddard School has specific requirements for admissions to a program within the college. Check admissions requirements.
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CAREERS & RESOURCES
Explore what you can do with an economics degree, current salaries, job demand, industries, and resources.
MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS
a quick look at the major course requirements in economics
Note: This degree also requires the general education requirements and the core business curriculum. For a full breakdown, see the course requirements.
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(MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 |
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(MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 |
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ECON 2010, ECON 2020 and BSAD 2899 |
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ECON 2010, ECON 2020, QUAN 2400, and |
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ECON 4970, BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899, |
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MATH 1050 or 1080 or 1210 with a “C” or higher |
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MATH 1050 or 1080 or 1210 with a “C” or higher |
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| Upper Division Elective Courses (15 credit hours) | SEE OPTIONS | ||
FANTASTIC ECONOMICS FACULTY
Take a look at the faculty in the department of economics
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Nazneen Ahmad
Econ 2020, 3120, 4020 -
Doris Geide-Stevenson
Econ 3120, MBA 6410 -
Matt Gnagey
Econ 2010, 3300, 4970, Quan 2600 -
Therese Grijalva
Econ 1010, 4970, Quan 2400 -
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Andrew Keinsley
Econ 2020,3200
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Brandon Koford
Econ 2010, 4550 (chair) -
Alvaro LaParra Perez
Econ 1010, 1740, 4010 -
John Mukum Mbaku
Econ 2010, 4010, 4170 -
Sandeep Rangaraju
Econ 4020, 4560, Quan 2400 -
Gavin Roberts
Econ 4330, 4980, Quan 3610
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Jeff Steagall
Econ 3110, Quan 3610 -
Mike Vaughan
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WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING
about the economics program?
Students that study business economics often have several traits in common. Many are natural leaders, unafraid to take risks, have a competitive spirit, ability to take initiative and have solid communication skills.
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Erin, ECONOMICS '17
"The teachers are all friendly and they care about you and know you on a first name basis, I didn't feel that at the other school that I attended."
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