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2014-2015 University Catalog
Economics, BA
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Banner Code: LA-BA-ECON
Web: economics.gmu.edu
The BA in economics is designed for students with a strong interest in the liberal arts. It is appropriate for those who prefer a less quantitative degree program than the BS in economics and may be especially appropriate for students planning to attend law school or graduate programs in business or public administration.
Some economics courses may fulfill the Mason Core requirement in global understanding or the college requirement in non-Western culture. Check with the departmental advising office for more information. Economics majors can fulfill the Mason Core synthesis requirement with ECON 309 .
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program. See Economics, BA or BS/Economics, Accelerated MA for specific requirements.
This program of study is offered by the Department of Economics .
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies section of the catalog. |
Degree Requirements
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees, including Mason Core requirements. Students pursuing a BA in economics must complete additional college requirements for the BA degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students pursuing this degree must complete the course work below with a minimum GPA of 2.00 overall in their ECON coursework. Students must also complete ECON 103 and 104 with at least a 2.00 (C) in each. BA without a Concentration
Six or seven required courses (18-19 credits)
One or two courses in statistics (4 or 6 credits)
Eight elective courses (24 credits)
Students choose their electives from courses in economics at the 300 and 400 level. ECON 385 may not be used to fulfill this requirement. ▲ Concentration in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
This 76-79 credit concentration offers students a program that explores the interdisciplinary connections between philosophy, political science, and economics. Seven or eight courses (21-22 credits) in economics
fulfills the Mason Core requirement in social and behavioral science. One or two courses in statistics (4-6 credits)
Eight elective courses (24 credits)
Electives are chosen from courses in economics at the 300 and 400 level. ECON 385 may not be used to fulfill this requirement. If ECON 340 is chosen as an elective, students need not take the 4-credit course MATH 114 ; however, MATH 114 is strongly recommended for students considering graduate school in economics since it is required for admission to most graduate programs. An additional calculus course beyond MATH 114 is also advisable for students considering graduate study in economics. Four courses in philosophy (12 credits)
Four courses in public and international affairs (12 credits)
One capstone experience course (3 credits)
Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated as “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in economics fulfill this requirement by successfully completing ECON 345 , 355 , 365 , 435 , or 470 . Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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