2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

76 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Students majoring in economics will acquire an understanding of the basic tools of the
discipline: theoretical models and quantitative methods. Students develop the capacity to
use these tools to assess the effects of policies and to critically evaluate research practice
and conclusions. An economics major provides a firm foundation for a career in public
policy analysis, finance, market analysis, business management, banking, or teaching,
and for graduate study in economics, business, public policy, and law.
Upon completion of the economics major, students will be able to
• demonstrate logical analysis using economic theories
• engage in observation and inference from data and apply statistical methods
• formulate empirical theses and research questions
• present economic ideas in writing and speech
• explain the usefulness and limitations of theoretical models and quantitative
methods of economics
Major Requirements
The following courses are required (13 units):
EC 201
EC 202
EC 308
EC 309
EC 460
EC 470
MA 231
SBS 204 or MA 207
five additional units in EC, four of which must be at the 300 or 400 level; BA 372 and
BA 474 are acceptable in fulfilling this requirement
The core courses in the major are two introductory courses (EC 201 and EC 202), two
intermediate courses (EC 308 and EC 309), and introductory courses in calculus (MA
231) and statistics (MA 207 or SBS 204). It is recommended that these six courses be
completed prior to taking other economics courses at the 300 and 400 level.
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
EC 201
EC 202
three elective units in EC at the 300 or 400 level
Internships, Exploration term projects, and teaching experiences may not count toward
the major or the minor.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024