Economics Minor
College: College of Business, Economics, and Computing
The economics minor is intended for students who wish to acquire an understanding of economics that will complement their primary field of study. Whatever the major, a minor in economics signals to prospective employers that a UW-Parkside graduate possesses the analytical tools needed to understand economic phenomena and changing economic conditions.
Economics minors must attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 in courses for the minor. Transfer students must attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 in transfer courses applied to the minor in addition to UW-Parkside courses for the minor.
Requirements for the Economics Minor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECON 120 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 121 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Select one theory course: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Micro Theory | ||
| Intermediate Macro Theory | ||
| Elective Economics Courses | ||
| 300- or 400-level economics courses | 6 | |
| 200-level or above economics course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |