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Economics Advising
Economics is a social science concerned with how societies deal with scarcity. The W. P. Carey business degree in economics trains you to model economic phenomena in a precise and rigorous way using quantitative tools such as algebra, calculus, and statistics. You’ll graduate with the qualifications for competitive positions in banking and finance, as well as top graduate programs in economics, business, and law.
Academic Advising Catalog Years 2023-2024 and prior
Major Requirements
| Sequencing | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECN 312 | ⇒ | ECN 313 ECN 310 or ECN 425 |
⇒ | ECN International Elective | ⇒ | ECN 475 |
| Plus: 9 credits of Economics Elective (6 credit minimum of 400-level electives with ECN Intl elective). See below for approved electives. |
Economics Degree Courses
Economics International Course Options (Choose One)
| ECN 306 Survey of International Economics |
| ECN 360 Economic Development |
| ECN 436 International Trade Theory |
| ECN 438 International Monetary Economics |
Economics Elective Options (9 credits)
Advising
Economics major advising is available on the Tempe campus. If you would like to schedule an advising appointment but are located on a different campus, you are welcome to schedule a phone advising appointment, meet with the major advisor at the Tempe campus, or meet with a W. P. Carey advisor located on your home campus. Appointments may be scheduled online using Advising SOS.