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Concentrations
An economics major may select one of the following concentrations. A concentration is designated on a student's transcript and diploma. Degree Requirements are given for each concentration. Please see an advisor for details concerning each of the following concentrations.
Managerial Economics (4 courses, 16 Units)
Managerial Economics is a general degree covering breadth courses in both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Focus on decision making by firms using Macroeconomics to provide context to those decisions.
Requirements
- ECON 318 Managerial Economics (4 units)
- ECON 375 Money and Banking (4 units)
- ECON 418 Seminar in Game Theory (4 units)
- ECON XXX One additional Economics course approved by Economics Department Advisor (4 units)
Labor and Public Economics (4 courses, 14-16 Units)
Labor and Public Economics is a specific degree in labor markets and public policy, specifically issues of wage discrimination, social assistance, effects of taxation, minimum wages, and other policies. These courses are in-depth examinations of these topics and their implications on the economy and society.
Requirements
- ECON 311 Public Economics (4 units)
- ECON 321 Labor Economics (4 units)
- ECON XXX One additional Economics course approved by an Economics Advisor (3-4 units)
- ECON XXX One additional Economics course approved by an Economics Department Advisor (3-4 units)
International Economics (4 courses, 15-16 units)
International Economics studies Global issues and firm decision making, as well as the implications of macroeconomic policy on trade and financial flows between nations. In-depth courses concerning economic development, trade and finance can be taken as well.
Requirements
- ECON 303 International Economics (4 units)
- ECON 403 Seminar in International Development Economics (4 units)
- ECON XXX One additional Economics course approved by Economics Department Advisor (4 units)
- ECON, BUS, Other XXX One additional upper-division course (Global Studies, International Studies, or International Business) approved by an Economics Department Advisor (3-4 units)
Instead of a field concentration, economics majors may focus their course work beyond the required core courses into a Custom Concentration
Click here for a complete list of courses offered through the School of Business and Economics.
Advising
Academic Advisors for the Department of Economics are assigned based on the first letter of the student's last name. Please refer to the list below to determine your appropriate advisor.
A - C: Florence Bouvet
D - F: Steven Cuellar
G - J: Rob Eyler
K - N: Sue Hayes
O - S: Chong-Uk Kim
T - Z: Michael Visser
To arrange a meeting with your advisor please refer to the full directory of SBE Faculty.
Get involved! For economics students who are interested in joining a club learn more about the Economics Association.