Economics B.A.

Objectives--The economics curriculum is designed to ensure that students:

a) understand the nature and functioning of the market system

b) are able to define criteria for assessing efficiency in the provision of goods and services

c) investigate and assess the operation of economic institutions

d) are able to evaluate alternative policies intended to enhance economic outcomes

e) develop competence in quantitative methods and computing methods

f) are able to conceptualize and analyze problems using the tools of economic theory, and communicate the results

g) are competent in oral and written communication

h) are adequately prepared for graduate or professional school.

Admission Requirements

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General Requirements

Program Requirements

Students are required to take 2 semester(s) of any second language.

Grades of D or D+ in Econ 1111-1112, Math 1101, and Stat 1601 may not be used to meet the major requirements.

Up to 4 credits of other economics coursework with a grade of D or D+ may be used to meet the major requirements if offset by an equivalent number of credits of A or B. Required courses may not be taken S-N unless offered S-N only.

A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required in the major to graduate. The GPA includes all, and only, University of Minnesota coursework. Grades of "F" are included in GPA calculation until they are replaced.