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Apr 18, 2024
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2021-2022 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Economics, B.A.
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Each of our economic faculty members bring to their teaching a rich background of practical experience analyzing policy issues and problems. This faculty experience, combined with small classes and close relationships to the North Bay economic community, create a unique learning environment for students.
Program Learning Objectives
- Articulate an understanding of economic terms, concepts, and theories.
- Identify subjective and objective aspects of economic policy.
- Use both qualitative and quantitative reasoning to analyze social and economic issues.
- Demonstrate an awareness of current and historic economic issues and perspectives.
Career Possibilities
Economics: Consulting; Research: Local, State and Federal Government Agencies
Banking and Finance: Financial Analysis, Commercial Banking, Credit Analysis, Operations Securities
Insurance: Claims, Underwriting, Risk Management
Sales Management: Person-to-Person and Business-to-Business sales management in all industries
Management: Business and industry
Education: Teaching, Research
(See below for a sample four-year program.
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Degree Requirements
See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (48 units).
See the “General Education Program ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.
Units
Total units in the major core: 30-32
Additional Major Courses: 15-16 (Includes upper division major courses, but excludes ECON 496 , ECON 497 , ECON 499 )
Total units in the major: 45-48
Double Majors
Students with majors in disciplines such as business, environmental studies and political science will find that adding an economics major provides them with a breadth of background that is viewed favorably by graduate professional programs and employers.
Students interested in any double major with economics should consult with their Economics Department advisor. Graduate Work in Economics and Related Fields
Economics majors planning graduate work in economics, business, or public administration should take one or more courses of calculus and linear algebra, probability theory, ECON 404, ECON 405 and ECON 417. Consult with an advisor to plan accordingly. Sample Four-Year Program
* May take MATH 165 or BUS 211 instead of ECON 217 Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Freshman Year: 30-34 Units
Spring Semester (15-18 Units)
Spring Semester (14 Units)
Fall Semester (14 Units)
- Economics Elective 3XX or 4XX Units 4
- Economics Elective 3XX or 4XX Units 4
- GE Area UD D: Social Sciences Units 3
- Elective Units 3
Spring Semester (14 Units)
- Economics 3XX or 4XX Unit(s): 4
- Economics 3XX or 4XX Unit(s): 4
- UD GE Area B4: Quantitative Reasoning Unit(s): 3
- UD GE Area C: Arts or Humanities Unit(s): 3
Fall Semester (15-16 Units)
- Economics 4XX Seminar Unit(s): 4
- Elective Units(s): 3
- Elective Units(s): 3
- Elective Units(s): 3
- Elective Units(s): 3
Spring Semester (14-16 Units)
- Economics 4XX Seminar Unit(s): 4
- Elective Units(s): 3
- Elective Units(s): 3
- Elective Units(s): 3
- Elective Units(s): 3
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