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2009-2010 University Catalog

Economics Minor

Banner Code: ECON

This program of study is offered by the Department of Economics .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

Students pursuing this minor must complete 21 credits in economics with a minimum GPA of 2.00.

A minimum of 9 credits of upper-level economics courses must be taken at Mason. With permission of the department chair or undergraduate director, a course in a closely related field may be substituted for 3 credits of economics electives. A course in statistics is highly recommended, and OM 210, or STAT 250 or 344 may be substituted for up to 3 credits of economics electives.

Three required courses (9 credits):

Four elective courses (12 credits)

  • Chosen from courses in economics at the 300 or 400 level; ECON 385 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.