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Major Requirements
Drake offers a major in Economics, a major in Quantitative Economics, and a minor in Economics. Both majors are available to students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Zimpleman College of Business. The minor is available to students in any college. The course requirements are as follows.
| COURSE REQUIREMENTS | ECONOMICS | QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS | MINOR IN ECONOMICS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required ECON courses | ECON 2, 10, 170, 173, 174 | ECON 2, 10, 170*, 173, 174 | ECON 2, 10, and (173 or 174) |
| Elective ECON courses | Four 100-level | Two 100-level | Three 100-level |
| Required MATH courses | MATH 28 or 50 | MATH 50, 70, 80, 100 and two from (101, 110, 120, 125, 127, 176, 184) | MATH 28 or 50 |
| Required statistics courses | STAT 71 & 72** | ACTS 131 & 135 | None |
| Capstone | ECON 190 | ECON 190 or MATH 191 | None |
* Students in the Quantitative Economics major may substitute STAT 170 for ECON 170.
** Note that IS 44 is a prerequisite for STAT 72.
AVAILABLE DEGREES: A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is offered through the Zimpleman College of Business. For the BSBA, students must complete the Business Core Curriculum.
Which program is right for me?
| WHAT | HOW | FOR WHOM |
|---|---|---|
| BA in Economics | Economics only | Students planning careers in law or government. Requirements are flexible, so you can easily add a second major in history, international relations, political science, etc. |
| BSBA in Economics | Economics + Business Core Curriculum | Students planning careers in law or business. The Core Curriculum includes introductory courses in all business disciplines, so you are well-prepared for general business careers. |
| BA or BSBA in Quantitative Economics | Economics + Math and Statistics | Students planning careers in economics or closely related fields. To be an "economist" you need a graduate degree; to get into graduate school, you need lots of math courses (see table of grad school math requirements). This program is also for students seeking research jobs in government, business, or consulting. |
| Minor in Economics | Economics "lite" | Students majoring in a field related to economics (finance, international business, international relations, political science, etc.) who want some economics but do not have time for an economics major. |
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April 10, 2024
