Economics Minor

Economics Minor

EXPLORE GLOBAL MARKETS AND ECONOMIC THEORY WITH THE ECONOMICS MINOR

The Economics Minor is an excellent complement to majors like politics, history, mathematics, accounting, and business administration. We’ll equip you with a core of economic theory and a sampling of the many fields of economics.

Guided by our renowned, approachable faculty, you’ll hone your ability to wrestle with unfamiliar problems and ethical issues and the communication skills needed to share information with others. You’ll receive plenty of hands-on research opportunities, too. All of this takes place within small, discussion-based classes, a hallmark of the liberal arts tradition.

 

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Minor Curriculum

Economics, Minor

The minor in economics requires successful completion of seven courses. Students desiring a research experience in economics may include in their upper-division economics electives ECON 401 or (with the appropriate math and statistics prerequisites) ECON 310 and ECON 311.

Requirements

Introductory Courses (2 courses, 8 CU)

Take one Microeconomic Principles course:

  • Microeconomic Principles (4 units)
  • Macroeconomic Principles (4 units)

Statistics (1 course, 3-4 CU)

To complete the statistics requirement, take ONE of the following:

  • Probability and Statistics (3 units)
  • Intro Probability & Statistics (3 units)
  • Probability & Statistics (4 units)

Spreadsheets (1 course, 1 CU)

Take the following class:

  • Excel Lab (1 units)
  • Data Management for Economists (2 units)

Upper-division Courses (2 courses, 8 CU)

Take ALL of the following classes to complete the upper division core sequence:

  • Microeconomic Theory (4 units)
  • Macroeconomic Theory (4 units)

Electives (around 2 courses, 8 CU)

Take 8 units from the following elective courses:

  • Microeconomic Theory Lab (1 units)
  • Methods of Quantitative Analys (4 units)
  • Econometrics (4 units)
  • Developmnt of Economic Thought (4 units)
  • International Economics (4 units)
  • Economic Development (4 units)
  • Comparative Economic Systems (4 units)
  • Banking and Monetary Policy (4 units)
  • Public Finance (4 units)
  • Investments (4 units)
  • Environ & Natural Resource Eco (4 units)
  • Economic History (4 units)
  • Labor Economics (4 units)
  • Industrial Organization (4 units)
  • Multinational Enterprises (4 units)
  • Sports Economics (4 units)
  • Issues and Topics in Economics (2-4 units)
  • Adv. Data Mngmnt for Economist (2 units)
  • Research Seminar (4 units)
  • Special Study (1-4 units)
  • Microeconomic Principles (4 units)
  • Macroeconomic Principles (3 units)
  • Economics & Society (4 units)
  • Data Management for Economists (2 units)
  • Macroeconomic Principles (4 units)
  • ECON Elective (1-5 units)
  • Microeconomic Theory (4 units)
  • Microeconomic Theory Lab (1 units)
  • Macroeconomic Theory (4 units)
  • Methods of Quantitative Analys (4 units)
  • Econometrics (4 units)
  • Developmnt of Economic Thought (4 units)
  • International Economics (4 units)
  • Economic Development (4 units)
  • Comparative Economic Systems (4 units)
  • Banking and Monetary Policy (4 units)
  • Public Finance (4 units)
  • Investments (4 units)
  • Environ & Natural Resource Eco (4 units)
  • Economic History (4 units)
  • Labor Economics (4 units)
  • Industrial Organization (4 units)
  • Multinational Enterprises (4 units)
  • Computational Game Theory (4 units)
  • Sports Economics (4 units)
  • Issues and Topics in Economics (2-4 units)
  • Adv. Data Mngmnt for Economist (2 units)
  • Internship (1-4 units)
  • ECON UD Elective (1-5 units)
  • Research Seminar (4 units)
  • Internship (1-4 units)
  • Capstone (4 units)
  • Special Study (1-4 units)
  • Managerial Economics (4 units)
  • Appl Modern Managerial Econ (3 units)
  • Managerial Economics (1.5 units)
  • Appl in Modern Managerial Econ (3 units)
  • Applied Economics (4 units)
  • Econ Alalysis for Global Bus (4 units)

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Saint Mary's Economics Minor Student on Graduation

PATHWAY TO GRADUATION

Create a graduation plan with your Faculty Advisor to optimize your schedule and accomplish your goals. Learn directly from world-renowned faculty (not TAs) in intimate class settings (10:1 student-teacher ratio). Develop rational problem-solving skills through the Economics Minor that are useful in business, government and everyday life.

 

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Secure internships that provide real-world experience and ensure your personal marketability through the Economics Minor. Study abroad to expand your global mindset and multicultural perspectives. Gain leadership with the Economics Club and network with like- minded students and engage in community service and career-related programming.

 

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Gain access to top global business leaders through Saint Mary's workshops and events. Personalized assistance with resumes and interviewing skills from SEBA Undergraduate Career Services. Land internship opportunities in the Bay Area and network with more than 10,000 SEBA alumni and over 40,000 SMC alumni worldwide.

 

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Alexis Heyman Saint Mary's

“I am very happy that I was a part of the Economics program during my time at Saint Mary’s. I was constantly surrounded by curious, passionate students, and knowledgeable and supportive professors. What I learned here prepared me to take on my role at the FDIC.”

Alexis Heyman ‘19 Economist USDA

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