Bachelors of Arts in Economics

This B.A. degree provides a solid foundation in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics and Econometrics. Additionally students have the opportunity to refine their knowledge in particular areas of Economics by selecting upper division electives among subjects such as Business, Market Analysis, Trade, and Healthcare.

Program Requirements

 

Pre-requisites:


ECON 203- Introduction to Microeconomics  4 units

ECON 205- Introduction to Macroeconomics 4 units

MATH 118 or 125- Calculus I  4 units

ITP 101 or above (computer requirement) 2-4 units

                                            

TOTAL 12-14 units

 

Core requirements:      

                                                          

ECON 303*- Intermediate Microeconomic Theory  4 units

ECON 305*- Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory  4 units

ECON 317*- Statistics for Economics  4 units

ECON 414*- Econometrics  4 units

Upper Division Electives:


            Two-400-level Economics courses  8 units

            Two-300/400 level Economics courses  8 units

 

TOTAL: 32 units


*Students must earn a C or higher in each of the core upper division courses



  • University of Southern California,
  • Department of Economics,
  • (213) 740 - 8335,
  • (213) 740 - 8543 (f),
  • Department Chair: Simon Wilkie (213) 740 - 7432