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Alfred, NY 14802

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   College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Economics : Major
General Option

The major is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition to completing the College's General Education requirements, the following must be satisfied in order to earn a major in the study of Economics:

1. Core Requirements

ECON 201 - Principles of Economics - Micro
ECON 202 - Principles of Economics - Macro
ECON 445 - Managerial Economics and Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 331 - Money and Banking
ECON 460 - Seminar in Economics

2. Additional Courses

12 credits from any combination of 300+ level Economics, ACCT 211, MKT 321, FIN 348, and up to 2 courses in political science and/or sociology to be chosen in consultation with the advisor.

A grade of C or better must be achieved in all courses.

Note for students with a 2nd major outside LAS: you will need to earn a double degree, with a minimum of 148 total semester hours.

Business Option

The major is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition to completing the College's General Education requirements, the following must be satisfied in order to earn a major in the study of Economics:

1. Core Requirements

ECON 201 - Principles of Economics - Micro
ECON 202 - Principles of Economics - Macro
ECON 445 - Managerial Economics and Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 331 - Money and Banking
ECON 460 - Seminar in Economics

2. Additional Courses

Calculus (e.g. MATH 151) course:_____________________
BUSI 113 - Business Statistics
ACCT 211 - Financial Accounting I
FIN 348 - Managerial Finance
MKT 321 - Marketing Principles

Two additional 300+ level Economics courses.

A grade of C or better must be achieved in all courses.

Note for students with a 2nd major outside LAS: you will need to earn a double degree, with a minimum of 148 total semester hours.

Mathematical Economics Option

The major is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition to completing the College's General Education requirements, the following must be satisfied in order to earn a major in the study of Economics:

1. Core Requirements

ECON 201 - Principles of Economics - Micro
ECON 202 - Principles of Economics - Macro
ECON 445 - Managerial Economics and Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 331 - Money and Banking
ECON 460 - Seminar in Economics

2. Additional Courses

MATH 151 - Calculus I
MATH 152 - Calculus II
MATH 253 - Calculus III
Advanced Statistics (SOCI/POLS 475 or eqvlt.)

Two additional 300+ level Economics courses.

A grade of C or better must be achieved in all courses.

Note for students with a 2nd major outside LAS: you will need to earn a double degree, with a minimum of 148 total semester hours.

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Alfred University
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Mary McGee, Th.D.
Ph: 607.871.2171
Fx: 607.871.2831
Email