Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Bulletin: 2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin Program: Economics, B.A.

Economics, B.A.

This major combines the breadth, analytical development, and flexibility of a liberal arts degree with the theoretical, quantitative, and empirical foundation of economics. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking as well as analytical and communication skills. Geneseo economics graduates enter a wide array of positions in both the public and private sectors, or alternatively, gain admission to graduate programs in a variety of fields. Students frequently combine the economics major with internships, study abroad, independent research, and related study in fields such as mathematics or other social sciences.

Footnotes


*Students who have received credit for GEOG 278, MATH 242, MATH 262, PLSC 251, PSYC 250, or SOCL 211 may use this course to fulfill the statistics requirement.

  • A minimum of 50% of all required and elective ECON courses must be taken at Geneseo.
  • A minimum of 15 credits of 300-level or 400-level ECON classes must be taken at Geneseo.
  • ECON 210 and ECON 212 must be taken at Geneseo.

Program Learning Outcomes

Competency Goal 1: Our learners will have strong analytical skills.
Competency Goal 2: Our learners will have strong quantitative skills.
Competency Goal 3: Our learners will have effective communications skills.
Competency Goal 4: Our learners will have a thorough understanding of core economic theories.
Competency Goal 5: Our learners will have a multidimensional understanding of social responsibility. 

 

General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 49

Basic Requirements: (42 Credits)

Course NameCredit(s):Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MGMT 095 - Excel Tutorial Credit(s): 0
ECON 110 - Introductory Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 210 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Credit(s): 3
ECON 212 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credit(s): 3
MGMT 100 - Society and Business Credit(s): 3

 

ECON 205 - Business and Economic Statistics * or Credit(s): 3
MATH 341 - Probability and Applied Statistics or Credit(s): 3
MATH 361 - Statistics Credit(s): 3

 

ECON 420 - Economic Research Credit(s): 3
ECON 307 - Econometrics Credit(s): 3
DANL 201 - Introduction to Programming in R Credit(s): 3
DANL 101 - Introduction to Data Analytics Credit(s): 3


15 credits of 300 and 400-level Economics electives (ECON 395, 396 and ECON 399 may not be used to fulfill ECON elective requirements.)

Related Requirements: (7 Credits)

Course NameCredit(s):Term TakenGradeGen Ed
INTD 205 - Business Communications Credit(s): 3
MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4

Footnotes

*Students who have received credit for GEOG 278, MATH 242, MATH 262, PLSC 251, PSYC 250, or SOCL 211 may use this course to fulfill the statistics requirement.

  • A minimum of 50% of all required and elective ECON courses must be taken at Geneseo.
  • A minimum of 15 credits of 300-level or 400-level ECON classes must be taken at Geneseo.
  • ECON 210 and ECON 212 must be taken at Geneseo.

Sample Course Map

For Students who Matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map

  • First Year 
    • Fall - 16 Credit Hours
      • ECON 110 - Introductory Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
      • MGMT 095 - Excel Tutorial Credit(s): 0
      • MGMT 100 - Society and Business Credit(s): 3
      • INTD 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3
      • World Language 101 - Credit(s):
      • Global Society: DPP - Credit(s):
    • Spring - 17 Credit Hours
      • ECON 112 - Introductory Macroeconomics Credit(s):
        • Counts for Global Society: CGC and social science
      • DANL 101 - Introduction to Data Analytics - Credit(s): 3
      • MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): Credit(s):
      • World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
      • Global Society: CAI - Credit(s): 3
  • Second Year 
    • Fall - 16 Credit Hours
      • ECON 210 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Credit(s):
      • ECON 205 - Business and Economic Statistics Credit(s): 3
      • DANL 201 - Introduction to Programming in R Credit(s): 3
      • Global Society: WCV - Credit(s):
      • Elective - Credit(s):
    • Spring - 13 Credit Hours
      • ECON 212 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credit(s):
      • INTD 205 - Business Communications Credit(s): 3
      • Natural Science with lab - Credit(s):
      • Global Society: SST - Credit(s): 3
  • Third Year 
    • Fall - 15 Credit Hours
      • ECON 305 - Quantitative Methods Credit(s):
      • ECON 3xx-4xx Elective - Credit(s): 3
      • Electives - Credit(s):
    • Spring - 15 Credit Hours
      • ECON 307 - Econometrics Credit(s): 3
      • ECON 3xx-4xx Elective - Credit(s):
      • ECON 3xx-4xx Elective - Credit(s): 3
      • Electives - Credit(s):
  • Fourth Year 
    • Fall - 12 Credit Hours
      • ECON 3xx-4xx Elective - Credit(s):
      • ECON 420 - Economic Research Credit(s): 3
      • Electives - Credit(s):
    • Spring - 16 Credit Hours
      • ECON 3xx-4xx Elective - Credit(s): 3
      • Integrative & Applied Learning - Credit(s): 3
      • Electives - Credit(s): 10

 

Total Credit Hours: 120

Note: All 15 hours of required ECON electives must be at the 300 or 400-level.

Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prereqisties.  Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.  

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

Attributes:

Sub Areas

Abbreviation Definition
DPP Diversity, Pluralism, Power
WCV World Cultures & Values
CGC Contemporary Global Challenges
CAI Creativity & Innovation
SST Sustainability

Learning Areas

Abbreviation Definition
ARTS Arts
HUMA Humanities
SOSC Social Science

 

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