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Undergraduate Programs

Economics Minor

Economics is the study of the rational allocation of scarce resources. The major seeks to develop those critical skills that help you understand and solve problems in a wide variety of circumstances. These analytical abilities are valuable in the business world and many professional disciplines such as law and social work.

If you are pursuing a major other than economics, you may earn a minor in economics by completing the following credits with a grade of C or better in each course and earning at least 8 credits as resident credit at IPFW.

Course Number Course Title Credits
ECON E201 Introduction to Microeconomics 3
ECON E202 Introduction to Macroeconomics 3
One of the following: 3
ECON E321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory  
ECON E322 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Credits in two additional ECON courses at the 300–400 level 6
Total: 15

Programs can be designed to provide concentrations in several areas. A theory and quantitative concentration of 18 credits, including at least 9 resident credits, can be provided along with suitable study in mathematics to prepare students for graduate programs in economics and related disciplines.