The Certificate in Economics Studies will allow non-economics majors to learn some of the key ideas, tools, and policy issues in economics. The certificate is highly flexible, allowing students to pursue their interests in a variety of topics, including economic growth, political economy, sustainability, income distribution, gender economics, etc. Students will develop both theoretical and analytical skills that are highly valued by employers.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Understand basic economic theory and apply economic tools to a variety of topics.
- Understand, analyze, and evaluate key macroeconomic policy problems, including unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. Special attention will be given to applying ideas of both monetary and fiscal policy.
- Understand, analyze, and evaluate key microeconomic issues, including differences in market structures, emphasizing market efficiency and market failures.
- Explore select topics of their own interest, developing the ability to model, analyze, and critically evaluate relevant policies.
Effective Fall 2024
Additional courses may be required due to prerequisites. Note that AREC 202, ECON 202, and ECON 204 require MATH 117 or MATH 118 or MATH 120 or MATH 127 or MATH 141 or MATH 155 or MATH 160 as prerequisites or co-requisites.
Economics majors and minors may not complete this certificate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Agricultural and Resource Economics (GT-SS1) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 credits from any 300- or 400-level ECON course 1 | 9 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 12 | |