Bachelor of Science in Economics
Program Contact: Donn Johnson 203-582-8205
The BS in Economics program teaches students the core theories of economics. Students learn to analyze social and business problems and to examine the proper role of the market and the government in solving these problems. They are able to apply their analytical skills to analyze and interpret economic behavior and forecast political and societal trends. Students have the opportunity to take specialized courses such as Environmental Economics (EC 304), Game Theory (EC 355), Law and Economics (EC 320), Money and Banking (EC 341) and Public Finance (EC 330).
Besides studying essential economic theories, students also learn to analyze individual markets and assess the impact public policy has on the economy. The Economics major has four tracks allowing students the flexibility to choose their own path through the major. This versatile major makes students attractive to employers and prepares students for a successful career in banking, government, law, the insurance industry and elsewhere.
Recent economics majors have secured prominent jobs with the Federal Reserve Board, General Electric, Liberty Mutual, Oppenheimer Funds and other industrial and insurance firms.
BS in Economics Curriculum
Students majoring in economics must meet the following requirements for graduation:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum 2 | 3 | |
| Economics Core Requirements | ||
| EC 111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 112 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC 211 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 212 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC 272 | Advanced Applied Statistics | 3 |
| EC 450 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Additional coursework to satisfy Economics track chosen 3 | 15-18 | |
| Free Electives | 35-38 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | All students must complete the University Curriculum requirements |
| 2 | Students must complete the College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum requirements specific to their major. See details below. |
| 3 | Students may request permission from the Economics Department Chair to use one non-economics course to fulfill their major requirements. |
Track Options (Complete One Track)
General Economics Track
This track provides students with a well-rounded curriculum to prepare them for any number of careers including, but not limited to banking, consulting, financial research, the government, the hedge fund industry and insurance firms.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC 365 | Econometrics | 3 |
| Four additional Economics courses at the 200-level or above | 12 | |
Policy Track
This track allows students who are leaning toward a career in public policy to focus more on courses in that area, while still maintaining flexibility for other career options.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Four additional Economics courses at the 200-level or above | 12 | |
| Two additional Social Science courses at the 200-level or above | 6 | |
Commerce Track
This track allows students who are leaning toward a career in commerce or industry to focus more on courses in business, while still maintaining flexibility for other career options.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Four additional Economics courses at the 200-level or above | 12 | |
| Two additional School of Business courses at the 200-level or above | 6 | |
Quantitative Track
This track provides students with strong mathematical and analytic skills to further develop those skills in preparation for the more data-driven careers in government and business, as well as develop the skills to help them succeed at the graduate level in economics.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC 365 | Econometrics | 3 |
| Three additional Economics courses at the 200-level or above | 9 | |
| Two additional quantitative courses including: | 6 | |
Any Data Science Course | ||
| Advanced Econometrics | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Calculus of a Single Variable | ||
| Integral Calculus With Applications | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus II: Part A | ||
| Calculus II: Part B | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Matrix Algebra and Differential Equations | ||
Any 300-level Mathematics Course | ||
College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum
The College of Arts and Sciences offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. As the home of the liberal arts at Quinnipiac, CAS encourages students to pursue a balanced program of study across multiple disciplines. In pursuit of that goal, CAS imposes additional requirements beyond the University Curriculum.
All CAS students (both bachelor of science and bachelor of arts) must complete one foreign language through the 102-level. Foreign language classes may also count toward the UC Personal Inquiry II requirement.
Additionally, students earning a bachelor of arts must fulfill separate requirements for breadth and depth of study:
For the breadth requirement, students must complete at least 3 credits in each of the four CAS disciplinary areas other than the area of the student’s major. These areas are: fine arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. For example, a student majoring in political science—a social science discipline—would complete at least 3 credits each in fine arts, humanities and natural science. A course taken to fulfill the CAS breadth requirement may not simultaneously fulfill any UC requirement.
For the depth requirement, students must complete at least 9 credits within a single subject area other than that of the major. (A “subject area” is identified with a catalog subject code, such as PL, CJ, WS, MA, etc.) CAS depth courses may also count toward UC requirements.
Students pursuing a bachelor of science, a double major, or certain accelerated degree programs are exempt from the CAS breadth and depth requirements, but must complete the foreign language requirement.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will achieve the following competencies:
- Knowledge of Economics: Students demonstrate and can apply the core theories of economics.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Students develop the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally, and to interpret mathematical models such as graphs, tables and schematics to draw inferences. They also develop an ability to use arithmetical, algebraic, geometric and statistical methods to solve social and business problems.
- Critical Thinking: Students develop the ability to recognize problems and to acquire, assess and synthesize information to analyze social and business problems.
Admission Requirements: College of Arts and Sciences
The requirements for admission into the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences programs are the same as those for admission to Quinnipiac University.
Admission to the university is competitive, and applicants are expected to present a strong college prep program in high school. Prospective first-year students are strongly encouraged to file an application as early in the senior year as possible, and arrange to have first quarter grades sent from their high school counselor as soon as they are available.
For detailed admission requirements, including required documents, please visit the Admissions page of this catalog.
Seamless Transfer Agreement with Gateway Community College (GCC), Housatonic Community College (HCC) and Norwalk Community College (NCC)
Under this Transfer Agreement, GCC, HCC and NCC graduates will be guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree program with third year (junior) status at Quinnipiac University on the condition that they:
·Graduate with an associate in arts, an associate in science in business, College of Technology engineering science, nursing or an allied health degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (this may be higher in specific programs).
·Satisfy all other Quinnipiac University transfer admission requirements and requirements for intended major.
Quinnipiac University agrees to accept the general education embedded in these associate degree programs in accordance with Quinnipiac preferred choices for general education as meeting all the requirements of its undergraduate general education except for the Integrative Capstone Experience and where courses are encumbered by the major (e.g., General Chemistry for the Disciplinary Inquiry Natural Science requirement for a Biochemistry major).
Suggested Transfer Curriculum for BS in Economics
A minimum of 60 credits is required for transfer into the BS in Economics program. Below is a recommended plan of study for the first two years prior to matriculation at Quinnipiac University.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| English I | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| English II | 3 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
Students planning to transfer into the BS in Economics major at Quinnipiac University are highly encouraged to contact the Economics Department Chair, Donn Johnson.