OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15
[Archived Catalog]
Economics Major (B.S) |
Major code BS4225
College of Arts and Sciences
Economics Department
Bentley Annex 360
Phone: 740.593.2040
Fax: 740.593.0181
raines@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/economics
Ariaster Chimeli, contact person
Program Overview
The B.S. degree in economics is a program which will focus on a mathematical approach to economics as well as related computational skills and statistical analysis. In the B.S. in economics program, students will obtain the knowledge needed for graduate study or for employment in research positions which use formal mathematical modeling, computational approaches or statistical analysis.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements but math placement at level 2 or higher is strongly recommended.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Candidates can pursue careers in the public and private sectors. Estimates of demand for graduates with this training are far above demand for graduates without this training. Careers can include budget analysts, survey researchers, management analysts, operations analysts or careers in academia for graduates who pursue a Ph.D.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement
View the A&S - College Level Requirements (A&S CLR) .
Economics Hours Requirement
Complete a total of 36 semester hours of ECON coursework, including all of the requirements below.
Required Economics Classes
Complete the following courses:
- ECON 1030 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 1040 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3030 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3040 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3810 - Economic Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 4850 - Economic Methodology Credit Hours: 3
Economics Electives
Complete six courses from the following:
- ECON 3000 - Mathematics for Economists Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3020 - Games and Economic Behavior Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3130 - Economics of the Environment Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3140 - Natural Resource Economics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3200 - Labor Economics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3320 - Industrial Organization Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3350 - Economics of Energy Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3400 - International Trade Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3410 - International Monetary Systems Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3710 - Cost Benefit Analysis Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3820 - Economic Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 4870 - Introduction to Econometrics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 4890 - Economics with SAS Credit Hours: 3
Required Mathematics
Complete the following courses:
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 2302 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
Course Group Option 1
Complete the following courses:
- MATH 3050 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 3210 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Course Group Option 2
Complete the following courses:
- MATH 3200 - Applied Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 3400 - Elementary Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3