Economics Program Map
B.S. in Economics
While earning a B.S. in Economics in the Richards College of Business, students have the opportunity to learn how financial markets work, how products are manufactured, where resources come from and how resources and goods are allocated in an economy. Students also have the opportunity to learn from faculty who explain economic philosophies and show students how to analyze and predict trends.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
42
Major Credit Hours
18
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A1: ENGL 1101
English Composition 1 |
3 |
|
A2: MATH 1111 OR 1113
College Algebra or Precalculus |
3 |
|
B2: XIDS 2002
(Recommended) First Year Seminar |
2 |
|
F: ECON 2105
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
| B1: Written and Oral Communication | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete Math 11 11 or Math 11 13 with a C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A1: ENGL 1102
English Composition 2 |
3 |
|
F: CISM 2201
Foundations of Computer Applications |
3 |
|
F: ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
|
D1: Science + Lab
|
4 |
| C2: Humanities | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Complete Lab Science.
- Earn at least 30 total credit hours after year 1.
- Complete CISM 2201, ECON 2105 & 2106 after year 1.
14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
E1: HIST 1111 OR 1112
World History |
3 |
|
E3: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
| D1: Approved Natural Science | 3 |
| F: Major Elective | 3 |
| Free elective | 3 |
Milestone:
- Courses 3000 or above that form a coherent whole. These courses must be approved by the department chair.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
E2: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US History |
3 |
| D2: Math, Science, and Quantitative Technology | 3 |
| C1: Fine Arts | 3 |
| E4: Social Science | 3 |
| F: Major Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn at least 60 total credit hours after year 2.
- No more than 18 hours of supporting or elective courses may be taken in traditional business subjects (ACCT, CISM, FINC, MGNT, MKTG, or RELE).
- Courses 3000 or above that form a coherent whole. These courses must be approved by the department chair.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Additional Information:
- For Area F Elective, you can take three courses from the following: (below 3000 level) ANTH, CS, FOR LANG, GEOG, HIST, MATH, POLS, SOCI.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ECON 3402
Statistics for Business 1 |
3 |
|
ECON 3410
Macroeconomic Policy |
3 |
| F: Major Elective | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 |
| ECON Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- No more than 18 hours of supporting or elective courses may be taken in traditional business subjects (ACCT, CISM, FINC, MGNT, MKTG, or RELE).
- Courses 3000 or above that form a coherent whole. These courses must be approved by the department chair.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ECON 3411
Intermediate Microeconomics |
3 |
| ECON Elective | 3 |
| ECON Elective | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn at least 90 total credit hours after year 3.
- No more than 18 hours of supporting or elective courses may be taken in traditional business subjects (ACCT, CISM, FINC, MGNT, MKTG, or RELE).
- Courses 3000 or above that form a coherent whole. These courses must be approved by the department chair.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Additional Information:
- The ECON Electives are: ECON 3420, ECON 3425, ECON 3440, ECON 3450, ECON 3458, ECON 3460, ECON 3480, ECON 3480, ECON 3490, ECON 4410, ECON 4420, ECON 4440, ECON 4450, ECON 4470, ECON 4475, or ECON 4480
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ECON Elective | 3 |
| ECON Elective | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Milestone:
- No more than 18 hours of supporting or elective courses may be taken in traditional business subjects (ACCT, CISM, FINC, MGNT, MKTG, or RELE).
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ECON 4484
Seminar in Economics |
3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn at least 120 total credit hours after year 4.
- No more than 18 hours of supporting or elective courses may be taken in traditional business subjects (ACCT, CISM, FINC, MGNT, MKTG, or RELE).
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Additional Information:
- The ECON Electives are: ECON 3420, ECON 3425, ECON 3440, ECON 3450, ECON 3458, ECON 3460, ECON 3480, ECON 3480, ECON 3490, ECON 4410, ECON 4420, ECON 4440, ECON 4450, ECON 4470, ECON 4475, or ECON 4480
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Take a cornerstone course with Richards College business faculty and explore various business topics.
- Begin the Area F coursework for business majors.
- Apply for scholarships.
Middle Years:
- Complete the Richards College business core classes.
- Stay on track in chosen major and meet with your academic advisor and faculty.
- Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
- Apply for scholarships.
Last Year:
- Take the capstone course for all business majors: MGNT 46 60.
- Complete all major courses, major selects, and approved electives.
- Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
- Apply for graduation.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Explore campus sports, events, and clubs.
- Find, follow, and like all Richards College social media platforms.
- Attend special programming offered for first-year students.
Middle Years:
- Get involved in student clubs and organizations.
- Become a Richards College Student Ambassador.
- Visit Career Services.
- Explore undergraduate research with faculty.
Last Year:
- Explore leadership opportunities in student clubs and/or campus organizations.
- Find opportunities to mentor other students.
- Seek mentors in your area of interest through faculty, staff, and alumni.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
- Explore resources available in the Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
- Build relationships with faculty/staff and establish your network.
Last Year:
- Consider a study abroad and/or work abroad opportunity and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive experiences.
- Continue to grow your professional network.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest
- Explore career shadowing opportunities
- Attend an academic conference with a faculty member and participate in a research presentation.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy and attend virtual and in person programs.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
- Take a personal finance class: FINC 3501 or ECON 3400.
Last Year:
- Develop your time management skills and explore ways to have work/life balance.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake and LinkedIn.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Year:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume and interview workshop.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Take business communications: ABED 3100.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume and cover letter and attend career workshops.
- Attend career fairs at UWG.
- Engage with UWG alumni.
- Apply for graduate programs.
- Apply for full-time jobs before graduation.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
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