The B.S. in economics provides a rigorous quantitative background for advanced study in economics or for outstanding postgraduate programs in business.  Those students enrolled in the School of Business wishing to emphasize economics should consult their economic advisers.

Students pursuing this bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120 credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000. More information on degree and core curriculum requirements can be found here.

See Sample Plan of Study below

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Students pursuing one of the economic majors are strongly encouraged to complete ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomics (3 c.h.) and ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 c.h.) in their freshman year. They are also encouraged to complete ECON 3010 Intermediate Microeconomics (3 c.h.) and ECON 3020 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 c.h.) by the end of their second year. Finally students are encouraged to complete an introductory course in statistics offered by the Department of Mathematics.

Curriculum Requirements

Course List

Course ID	Title	Credits
ECON 1010	Introduction to Microeconomics	3
ECON 1020	Introduction to Macroeconomics	3
ECON 3010	Intermediate Microeconomics (passed with a grade no lower than C-)	3
ECON 3020	Intermediate Macroeconomics (passed with a grade no lower than C-)	3
ECON 3230 & ECON 3250	Econometrics and STATA Lab	4
ECON 4410	Topics-Mathematical Econ	3
or ECON 4610	Game Theory
Select four additional Economics Courses at the 3000 level or above 1, 2, 3		12
MATH 1210	Calculus I	4
MATH 1220	Calculus II	4
Total Credit Hours		39

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Of these, at least one must be at the 4000 level or above. , ECON 3890 Service Learning (1 c.h.), ECON 4570 Internship (1 to 3 c.h.), and ECON 5000 Honors Thesis (4 c.h.)* do not count toward this requirement.

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Political Economy courses, PECN 4300 Behavioral Economics &Public Policy (3 c.h.) and PECN 4400 Regulating the Economy (3 c.h.), may be counted as 4000-level economics electives.

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Department policy allows for major/minor overlap of ECON 1010 only; no other classes are permitted.

Note(s): We recommend that students who wish to pursue graduate studies in economics take additional courses in mathematics, including MATH 2210 Calculus III (4 c.h.) , MATH 3070 Intro To Probability (3 c.h.), and MATH 3090 Linear Algebra (4 c.h.). 

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Sample Plan of Study

This example plan of study for the BS in Economics represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credit Hours
ECON 1010	Introduction to Microeconomics	3
MATH 1210	Calculus I	4
NTC Core and General Electives		10
	Credit Hours	17
Spring
ECON 1020	Introduction to Macroeconomics	3
NTC Core and General Electives		12
	Credit Hours	15
Year 2
Fall
ECON 3010	Intermediate Microeconomics	3
MATH 1220	Calculus II	4
NTC Core and General Electives		9
	Credit Hours	16
Spring
ECON 3020	Intermediate Macroeconomics	3
NTC Core and General Electives		12
	Credit Hours	15
Year 3
Fall
ECON 3230 & ECON 3250	Econometrics and STATA Lab	4
Select one 3000+ level Elective		3
NTC Core and General Electives		8
	Credit Hours	15
Spring
Select one 3000+ level Elective		3
NTC Core and General Electives		13
	Credit Hours	16
Year 4
Fall
ECON 4410 & ECON 4610	Topics-Mathematical Econ and Game Theory	6
Select one 3000+ level Elective		3
NTC Core and General Electives		4
	Credit Hours	13
Spring
Select one 4000+ level Elective		3
NTC Core and General Electives		10
	Credit Hours	13
	Total Credit Hours	120

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For more information, contact the School of Liberal Arts.