Economics Minor

For information, contact the Department of Economics, 2054 FSB, 513-529-2836. The economics minor is open to all university students.

This minor allows students to explore how their major area of specialization connects to economic issues including individual decision making, choices made by firms and non-profit organizations, and the national and global economies. Students who are preparing for law school or graduate school in other areas of business or social science will find this minor particularly valuable.

The 18 hours of economics must be completed with at least a 2.00 GPA. Either ECO 311 or  ECO 315 or ECO 317 must be taken at Miami.

Program Requirements

(18 semester hours)

Required Courses
ECO 201Principles of Microeconomics3
ECO 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECO 315Intermediate Microeconomic Theory3
or ECO 317 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
or ECO 311 Examining Economic Data and Models
Electives
Select nine hours of advanced economics at the 300 level or above, which may include the other intermediate theory course. 19
Total Credit Hours18
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Prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level courses include ECO 201 and ECO 202 unless otherwise stated.