Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2023-2024 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Economics, B.S.


Economics is the science of decision making and how to create value through trade.  An economics degree will provide you with the tools to work on challenging policy issues and employ data analytics to address those issues.   

 

University Studies Program


This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015  requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

Requirements - Total Credits: 120


Major Specific Courses


Economics Electives: 15 Credits


Any Economics courses at a 4000+ level that have not been used to meet any other primary major requirements.

Optional Quantitative Concentration


Free Electives from Any College


As per University Graduation Requirements, a student must complete their degree with 120 overall credits; 42 of which must be upper division

 

Additional Requirements


This program is designed to meet the requirements of AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the University of Wyoming, and the College of Business. 

With approval of the department chair, students may substitute work in certain areas of accounting, agricultural economics, business administration, history, political science, finance, mathematics, statistics, or law for 6 hours of the 4000-level economics electives. 

This program allows considerable flexibility for the student to specialize in interdisciplinary study. For example, the student can be advised on selecting upper-level division courses for pre-law study, political economy, environmental and natural resources, women’s studies, and international studies. 

Students who intend to continue in graduate work should give special attention to courses in economic theory, statistics, and mathematics. Those planning a career in mathematical economics or econometrics should consult the department head regarding the mathematics and statistics requirements in these fields of study. 

Minimum requirements include: 

Students must earn a minimum grade of C (not C-) in all Economics courses. 

2.50 grade point average in all College of Business courses, Economics courses, and all institution (UW) courses. 

50% of the business credit hours must be from the University of Wyoming. 

A maximum of 6 hours at the 1/2000 level and 3/4000 level military science may be applied to degrees in the College of Business. 

A complete curriculum sheet is available from the College of Business Peter M. & Paula Green Johnson Student Success Center.