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Why major in economics at Weber State?

If you’re interested in examining any social science question using a, rigorous, model-based approach, general economics is for you. You will graduate with an expertise in economic 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

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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

HOURS

120 total hours.
40 Upper division required.
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
2.5 overall university GPA
MINOR

Not required for this major.
COURSE DELIVERY

Some evenings

Some day

Some online
GRAD MAP

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GRAD MAP
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (CATALOG)
ADMISSIONS

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CAREERS & RESOURCES

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ECONOMICS CAREERS & 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 in the catalog.

COURSE	TITLE	CREDITS	PRE-REQ
ECON 2010 SS	Principles of Microeconomics	3	(MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 or 1080 or 1210 with a “C” or higher grade).
ECON 2020 SS	Principles of Macroeconomics	3	(MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 or 1080 or 1210 with a “C” or higher grade).
ECON 2899	Economics Foundations and Admission Assessment	0	ECON 2010, ECON 2020, QUAN 2600.
ECON 4010	Intermediate Microeconomic Theory	3	ECON 2010, ECON 2020 and BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899 and MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1210.
ECON 4020	Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory	3	ECON 2010, ECON 2020, QUAN 2400, and BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899.
ECON 4970	Introduction to Research Methods	1	ECON 2899 or BSAD 2899.
ECON 4980	Research Methods	3	ECON 4970, BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899, QUAN 3610, ECON 4010 or ECON 4020.
QUAN 2400	Business Calculus	3	MATH 1050 or 1080 or 1210 with a “C” or higher grade or equivalent as determined by the Math Department
QUAN 2600	Business Statistics I	3	MATH 1050 or 1080 or 1210 with a “C” or higher grade or equivalent as determined by the Math Department.
QUAN 3610	Business Statistics II	3	QUAN 2600.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Upper Division Elective Courses (15 credit hours)		SEE OPTIONS

FANTASTIC ECONOMICS FACULTY
Take a look at the faculty in the department of economics

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
Andrew Keinsley
Econ 2020,3200

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

Jeff Steagall
Econ 3110, Quan 3610
Mike Vaughan
Econ 1010

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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.

Alexis, ECONOMICS '20

"WSU provides students with the well-rounded education necessary to obtain a career during difficult and uncertain economic times. "

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Eric, ECONOMICS

"With its AACSB accreditation, the Goddard School can provide a high-quality education with diverse teachers for an affordable price."

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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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ECONOMICS

EXPERIENCE personal attention, excellent academics, targeted experience

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN in the economics program?

A QUICK LOOK hours, GPA, delivery, grad maps, catalog, admissions & careers

MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS a quick look at the major course requirements in economics

FANTASTIC ECONOMICS FACULTY Take a look at the faculty in the department of economics

WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING about the economics program?