The Economics Major provides a rigorous toolkit for thinking about the economy and about economic policy. In recent years, the number of majors has been growing at an unprecedented pace and our program has been significantly improving – changing in ways that will significantly enhance the education
DurationThe Economics Major provides a rigorous toolkit for thinking about the economy and about economic policy. In recent years, the number of majors has been growing at an unprecedented pace and our program has been significantly improving – changing in ways that will significantly enhance the educational experience of our undergraduate students.
We introduced numerous new courses as well as improved existing offerings to provide a coherent and comprehensive program of study for a wide variety of career and learning paths; we also took some additional steps, including adding some new quantitative courses, to encourage undergraduate participation in economic research and also providing students with the quantitative tools needed on the job market.
Graduates from our department pursue a wide variety of career paths. While some choose careers in finance, banking, the energy or the medical sector, other private industries, the government, and the non-profit sector others attend graduate school in economics or other professional schools, especially law, public policy and business schools.
Admission Requirements for a Major in Economics
To declare a major in Economics, the following must be met.
In addition, all students beyond their freshman year must enroll in, and remain enrolled in, one of the following courses:
Degree Requirements for a Major in Economics
Students who choose to major in Economics must meet the University of Houston core requirements, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) core requirements, and the following:
33 ECON hours (at least 27 advanced) to include:
9 MATH hours to include:
Additional Information
Bachelor of Science candidates must take the following as one of their advanced courses:
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