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BA degree with a major in economics deals with concepts, techniques and cases
in economics that acquaint the student with the general economic problems of
modern society. Rather than approaching economics from a purely financial perspective,
this degree exposes students to the role economics can play in analyzing and solving
a variety of social issues and problems. From urban policy to economic history to mathematical
and allied quantitative methods, the BA degree in Economics provides students with
the background necessary for embarking on a wide range of challenging careers. |
There
are several prerequisites to the major. The major itself includes three
required courses (9 credits) and five electives (15 credits). |
Prerequisites to the Major
(not credited to the major)
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(12-13 Credits)
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| Economics |
6 Credits |
| Eco 1001 |
Microeconomics |
3 Credits |
| Eco 1002 |
Macroeconomics |
3 Credits |
| Statistics |
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3 Credits |
| STA 2100 |
Statistics for Social Science |
3 Credits |
-or- |
| STA 2000 |
Business Statistics I |
3 Credits |
| Mathematics |
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3-4 Credits |
| MTH 2003 |
Precalculus and Elements of Calculus |
4 Credits |
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a more advanced course in calculus |
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| Required Courses in the Major |
9 Credits |
| The three required courses
build on the foundations of the introductory micro- and macro-economics
courses, ECO 1001 and ECO 1002. Economics majors should plan on taking all three
of the required courses, especially ECO 4000, as early in their major program
as possible. |
| Economics 3100 |
Intermediate Microeconomics |
3 Credits |
| Economics 3200 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics |
3 Credits |
| Economics 4000 |
Statistical Analysis for Economics and Finance |
3 Credits |
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| Elective Courses |
15 Credits |
| The BA Economics major
includes five elective courses, at least two of which must be at the 4000 level
or higher, chosen from the following list: |
| BLS 3015 |
Black Economic Development: 1860 to the Present |
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| BLS/HSP 3016 |
Urban Economic Structure |
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| ECO 3110 |
Industrial Organization and Public Policy |
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| ECO 3220 |
Money, Banking and Monetary Policy |
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| ECO 3250 |
International Economics |
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| ECO 3310 |
Principles of Public Finance |
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| ECO 3400 |
Evolution of Economic Thought |
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| ECO 3501 |
Economics of Labor |
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| ECO 4100 |
Advanced Microeconomics |
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| ECO 4200 |
Advanced Macroeconomics |
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| ECO 4201 |
Monetary Economics |
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| ECO 4300 |
Mathematical Economics |
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| ECO 4501 |
Advanced Labor Economics |
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| HIS 3410 |
History of the American Business Enterprise |
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| PAF 3101 |
Public Finance/Managing Public Resources |
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| PAF 3102 |
Economics Analysis and Public Policy |
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| PHI 3050 |
Ethics, Economics and the Business System |
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| POL 3103 |
Political Economy |
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| POL 3315 |
Government and the American Economy |
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| If you do not see a course you are interested in, or have other questions about the BA in Economics, please see a Department of Economics & Finance advisor to discuss your program: |
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Prof. Peter Gutmann
Office: 10-233 (VC)
(646) 312-3461 |
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Prof. Larry Huckins
Office: 10-231 (VC)
(646) 312-3460 |
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