Economics, B.A./B.S.

Curriculum 0709

The major in economics focuses on understanding economic theory, its historical development, and its application to the study of significant sociopolitical and economic problems. The curriculum covers principles of government and business, international trade and investment, economic history, labor-management relations, urban and regional economics, economic development, monetary and fiscal policy, banking and finance, business cycle theories, energy and environmental economics, and managerial economic problems. For more information contact the Economics and Finance Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 45 Credits

Major Electives: (12 cr.)

Select twelve credits from the following; at least six of those credits must be taken in ECO:

Cognate Requirements 3-9 Credits

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement: (0-6 cr.)

MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0-3 cr.)
MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test (0-3 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
Minimum 2.0 overall GPA in all economics and finance (ECO, FIN) courses.
A minimum of 21 major (ECO) credit hours completed at Plattsburgh.

Note:

A minimum of 60 credit hours of liberal arts must be taken outside the fields of accounting and business for the Bachelor of Science degree. A minimum of 90 liberal arts credits must be completed for the Bachelor of Arts degree. Most economics courses are liberal arts courses.