Requirements

A BS major in economics consists of a minimum of 30 hours of credit in the department. No more than 15 hours of transfer credit will be granted toward completion of the BS major. The following are required courses for BS majors:

• ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 2090 - Introductory Economic Statistics Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 3390 - Exploring Economic Data Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 4031 - Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 4041 - Organization of Industries with Calculus Credits: 3 hours

• OR

• ECON 4191 - Economic Policy Analysis with Calculus Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 4060 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 4090 - Econometrics Credits: 3 hours

Calculus I

A major in economics is also required to take Calculus I.

• MATH 1220 - Calculus I Credits: 4 hours

Quantitative Cognate

Students must take a 3-course quantitative cognate with courses from Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. The course possibility includes but is not limited to:

• MATH 1230 - Calculus II Credits: 4 hours
• MATH 2300 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours
• MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
• MATH 3740 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours
• STAT 2600 - Data Analysis Using R Credits: 4 hours
• STAT 3640 - Foundations of Data Analysis Credits: 4 hours
• CS 1110 - Computer Science I Credits: 4 hours
• CS 2610 - R Programming for Data Science Credits: 4 hours

Baccalaureate Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the economics major through the College of Arts and Sciences will satisfy the Baccalaureate Writing Requirement by successfully completing one of the following:

• ECON 3050 - History of Economic Thought Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 4840 - Comparative Economic Systems Credits: 3 hours

Honors in Economics

Economics majors may apply for and receive the Honors in Economics designation on their official transcript. At the time of application, economics majors must have completed 24 credit hours in economics. Applicants must also have completed at least 90 credit hours overall. At least 15 of the credit hours used for the Honors designation must be completed at Western Michigan University. A minimum overall Western Michigan University GPA of 3.5 and a GPA of 3.75 in Economics is required for the Honors designation. Students must also submit a substantial writing sample that shows a capacity for original thought in the interpretation, analysis, and effective communication of economic information. Application forms may be obtained in the Department of Economics Advising Office, 5451 Friedmann Hall. Information is also available at the Department of Economics website: www.wmich.edu/economics/scholarships.

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