B.A. B.S. with Major in Economics

Program Overview

UVM Economics offers bachelor of arts (B.A.) and bachelor of science (B.S.) tracks. If using an analytical approach to explain social phenomena is attractive to you, then the B.A. may be your best choice. If you gravitate to rigorous courses in mathematics and science, the B.S. may be a better fit.

Curriculum

Who should consider the B.A.?

Students who:

• Want to take a second major or more than one minor; this is easier to do with the BA.
• Want to stop after one semester of calculus.
• Do not want to take ECON 3500 Econometrics.
• Are coming to the program “late” and need to fit all the classes into the amount of time remaining.

Requirements for the B.A From the UVM Catalogue

Who should consider the B.S.?

Students who:

• Want more credits in economics rather than a second major or more than one minor.
• Want to take additional calculus and linear algebra.
• Definitely want to take ECON 3500 Econometrics.
• Are beginning the program “early” and can comfortably complete all the requirements.

Requirements for the B.S From the UVM Catalogue

Minor in Economics

The economics minor provides an excellent foundation in the fascinating and powerful concepts in our field.  Economists aim to explain, predict, and even influence the choices of individuals in the marketplace and in their personal lives, of firms, and of governments.  As with the economics major, students start with Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 1400) and Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 1450).  From there students can choose three elective courses from our offerings, which change every semester and include topics such as Economics of Globalization (ECON 1130), Money & Banking (ECON 2110), Public Policy (ECON 2210), International Trade (ECON 2350), and Economics of Environmental Policy (ECON 2800).  Students pursuing the minor will also take one of our two intermediate theory courses, Macroeconomic Theory (ECON 2400) or Microeconomic Theory (ECON 2450).  (Please note that MATH 1212 or higher is a prerequisite for the intermediate theory courses.)

The language and ideas of economics are prevalent in our society, meaning that an economics minor is useful for any student, but the minor is particularly compatible with majors in political science, history, statistics, mathematics, computer science, and business administration.

Requirements for the Minor From the UVM Catalogue

Public Policy Analysis 

Requirements for the Public Policy Analysis Minor From the UVM Catalogue

Outcomes

Learning Goals: Economics B.A. Economics Program 

Students will be able to  

1. Demonstrate understanding of the main concepts, principles, and theories in economics. 

2. Interpret economic information in verbal, numerical or graphical form.  

3. Apply economic ideas and methods to societal problems and issues and demonstrate understanding of the role of institutions in understanding and addressing these issues. 

4. Make valid inferences from economic data and writing. 

5. Organize and communicate present economic ideas and statements in a clear, logical, and appropriate form.   

Learning Goals: Economics B.S. Quantitative Economics (STEM) Program 

Students will be able to  

1. Demonstrate understanding of the main concepts, principles, and theories in economics.  

2. Interpret economic information in verbal, numerical, mathematical or graphical form. 

3. Apply economic ideas and methods to societal problems and issues and demonstrate understanding of the role of institutions in understanding and addressing these issues. 

4. Make valid inferences from economic data and writing using appropriate econometric methods. 

5. Conduct, organize, and communicate and present economic ideas, statements, and analysis in a clear, logical, and appropriate form. 

More

• Requirements for the Minor in Economics
• Requirements for the Minor in Public Policy Analysis 

These minors are available to all students, whether they are in Arts and Sciences or in another College or Division. Even if your college does not require a minor, it often permits one.

To declare a minor in economics, begin by going to the Registrar's Office. Choose Forms. Choose Declare or Change Your Major/Minor/Concentration/College. Choose on College of Arts and Sciences.