Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Economics
The Department of Economics offers an undergraduate major leading to a bachelor’s degree. Undergraduate courses in economics provide broad knowledge of the field as a part of the program of liberal education offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. They also lay a solid foundation in economics to students interested in professional graduate training in economics or in careers in business, law, government, or journalism.
For more detailed information, students are encouraged to visit the department website.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC 201 & EC 202 | Introduction to Economic Analysis: Microeconomics and Introduction to Economic Analysis: Macroeconomics 1 | 8 |
| MATH 241–242 | Calculus for Business and Social Science I-II 1 | 8 |
| or MATH 251–252 | Calculus I-II | |
| or MATH 261–262 | Calculus with Theory I-II | |
| MATH 243 | Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics 1 | 4 |
| EC 311 & EC 313 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory and Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 2,3,4 | 8 |
| EC 320 & EC 421 | Introduction to Econometrics and Introduction to Econometrics 2,3 | 8 |
| or EC 423–424 | Econometrics | |
| Economics courses numbered 300 or above 3,5 | 28 | |
| 1 | Should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. |
| 2 | Should be completed by the end of the junior year. |
| 3 | At least 28 of the 44 required upper-division credits required for the major (i.e., EC 311 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, EC 313 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, EC 320 Introduction to Econometrics, EC 421 Introduction to Econometrics, and the 28 required field course credits) must be taken at the University of Oregon |
| 4 | Students cannot receive credit for both EC 311 and FIN 311. |
| 5 | At least 20 credits in courses numbered 400 or above. No more than 8 of the 28 credits may be in courses numbered 401, 404, 405, 407, or 408; no more than 2 credits in course numbered 407 may count toward the 8 of the 28 credits. |
Grades of C– or better in courses taken to satisfy major requirements.
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC 201 & EC 202 | Introduction to Economic Analysis: Microeconomics and Introduction to Economic Analysis: Macroeconomics 1 | 8 |
| MATH 241–242 | Calculus for Business and Social Science I-II 1 | 8 |
| or MATH 251–252 | Calculus I-II | |
| or MATH 261–262 | Calculus with Theory I-II | |
| MATH 243 | Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics 1 | 4 |
| EC 311 & EC 313 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory and Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 2,3,4 | 8 |
| EC 320 & EC 421 | Introduction to Econometrics and Introduction to Econometrics 2,3 | 8 |
| or EC 423–424 | Econometrics | |
| Economics courses numbered 300 or above 3,5 | 28 | |
| 1 | Should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. |
| 2 | Should be completed by the end of the junior year. |
| 3 | At least 28 of the 44 required upper-division credits required for the major (i.e., EC 311 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, EC 313 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, EC 320 Introduction to Econometrics, EC 421 Introduction to Econometrics, and the 28 required field course credits) must be taken at the University of Oregon |
| 4 | Students cannot receive credit for both EC 311 and FIN 311. |
| 5 | At least 20 credits in courses numbered 400 or above. No more than 8 of the 28 credits may be in courses numbered 401, 404, 405, 407, or 408; no more than 2 credits in course numbered 407 may count toward the 8 of the 28 credits. |
Grades of C– or better in courses taken to satisfy major requirements.
Courses Offered Pass/No Pass Only
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC 401 | Research: [Topic] | 1-21 |
| EC 404 | Internship | 1-4 |
| EC 405 | Reading and Conference: [Topic] | 1-21 |
| EC 408 | Workshop: [Topic] | 1-21 |
EC 320 Introduction to Econometrics (or EC 423 Econometrics) is a prerequisite for almost all 400-level courses. EC 311 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory and sometimes EC 313 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory are as well. Because MATH 242 Calculus for Business and Social Science II and MATH 243 Introduction to Methods of Probability and Statistics are prerequisites for EC 320 Introduction to Econometrics, it is important for students to take those courses early. See the course listings for details on prerequisites.
Professional Concentrations
Given the breadth of a degree in economics, students have the opportunity to choose one or more professional concentrations that are consistent with their career goals. Suggested course work for seven professional concentrations is described below. Sample programs for each concentration, descriptions of career possibilities, and recommendations for additional preparation are available in the Academic Support Office or with any economics advisor.
Please note, these concentrations represent suggested guides to a potential path through the economics major. Students need not “declare” a concentration, and a chosen concentration will not appear on any transcripts or graduation material. They are intended to be useful in helping select courses that will most likely match student interests.
Business Economics—Banking and Finance
- Complete major requirements including
Course List Code Title Credits EC 370 Money and Banking 4 or EC 470 Monetary Policy or EC 471 Monetary Theory EC 360 Issues in Industrial Organization 4 or EC 460 Theories of Industrial Organization or EC 484 Multinational Corporations EC 380 International Economic Issues 4 or EC 480 International Finance or EC 481 International Trade or EC 482 Economics of Globalization - Complete a minor or approved equivalent in business administration
Business Economics—Management, Marketing, and Accounting
- Complete major requirements including
Course List Code Title Credits EC 350 Labor Market Issues 4 or EC 450 Labor Economics EC 430 Urban and Regional Economics 4 or EC 432 Economy of the Pacific Northwest or EC 440 Public Economics EC 360 Issues in Industrial Organization 4 or EC 460 Theories of Industrial Organization or EC 484 Multinational Corporations - Complete a minor or approved equivalent in business administration
Economics and Public Policy and Administration
- Complete major requirements including
Course List Code Title Credits EC 340 Issues in Public Economics 4 or EC 440 Public Economics EC 430 Urban and Regional Economics 4 or EC 432 Economy of the Pacific Northwest or EC 462 Economics of Transportation EC 360 Issues in Industrial Organization 4 or EC 441 Public Economics: Taxation or EC 460 Theories of Industrial Organization or EC 484 Multinational Corporations EC 350 Labor Market Issues 4 or EC 450 Labor Economics - Complete a minor or equivalent in political science or planning, public policy and management
Environmental Economics
- Complete major requirements including
Course List Code Title Credits EC 333 Resource and Environmental Economic Issues 4 EC 340 Issues in Public Economics 4 or EC 440 Public Economics EC 434 Environmental Economics 4 or EC 435 Natural Resource Economics - Complete the environmental studies minor or an approved equivalent
Graduate Preparation in Economics and Mathematical Economics
- Complete major requirements including
Course List Code Title Credits EC 411 Advanced Microeconomic Theory 4 or EC 413 Advanced Macroeconomic Theory MATH 251–252 Calculus I-II 8 or MATH 261–262 Calculus with Theory I-II EC 423
& EC 424Econometrics
and Econometrics8 EC 427 Games and Decisions 4 or EC 428 Behavioral and Experimental Economics - Complete a minor in mathematics
International and Development Economics
- Complete major requirements including
Course List Code Title Credits EC 480
& EC 481International Finance
and International Trade8 EC 390 Problems and Issues in the Developing Economies 4 or EC 490 Economic Growth and Development or EC 491 Issues in Economic Growth and Development EC 360 Issues in Industrial Organization 4 or EC 460 Theories of Industrial Organization or EC 484 Multinational Corporations EC 370 Money and Banking 4 or EC 470 Monetary Policy or EC 471 Monetary Theory or EC 482 Economics of Globalization - Complete a minor or the equivalent in business administration, political science, history, international studies, or an area studies program
Law and Economics and Political Economy
- Complete major requirements including
Course List Code Title Credits EC 340 Issues in Public Economics 4 or EC 440 Public Economics EC 350 Labor Market Issues 4 or EC 450 Labor Economics EC 360 Issues in Industrial Organization 4 or EC 460 Theories of Industrial Organization or EC 484 Multinational Corporations EC 441 Public Economics: Taxation 4 or EC 448 Political Economy EC 427 Games and Decisions 4 - Complete a minor or equivalent in political science