Georgia Institute of Technology Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts 19 courses 122 total credits
The economics major provides in depth exposure to the fundamental economic way of thinking and approaching a multitude of complex problems. Students will be exposed to micro and macro-economic theory, data science and analysis (econometrics), and relevant field courses throughout the program of study. Field courses cover a variety of topics such as Health Economics, Economics of Trade, Development Economics, and Environmental Economics. The courses included in the major allow students to diversify their analytical skill sets with practice in computation and data analysis, fundamental economic theory, and empirical methods. The economics minor provides excellent concrete data science skills directly applicable for pursuing careers in multiple sectors.
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences: Lab Science | 4 credits |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences: Lab Science | 4 credits |
| Social Sciences: Any SS | 9 credits |
| Field of Study: STEM, Business or Policy Courses | 9 credits |
| ECON Electives: Any ECON | 24 credits |
| Free Electives | 25 credits |
| Total Credits | 122 credits |
Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040 may also be replaced by APPH 1060.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Institutional Priority
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1315 or CS 1301 | Introduction to Media Computation or Introduction to Computing | 3 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1712 or MATH 1552 | Survey of Calculus or Integral Calculus | 4 |
Political Science and U.S. History
HIST 2111 may also be replaced by INTA 1200, POL 1101, PUBP 3000.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History I or Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
Communicating in Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
MATH 1711 may also be replaced by MATH 1553.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1711 or MATH 1551 | Finite Mathematics or Differential Calculus | 4 |
Field of Study
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2105 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2106 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2250 | Statistics for Economists | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 3110 | Advanced Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 3120 | Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 3161 | Econometric Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 4010 | Career Development Workshop | 1 |
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