BA in Economics

Economics is the science of human behavior in market and non-market contexts. The rigorous and general scientific approach that characterizes economics lends itself to a remarkably wide field of practical application. Economists regularly apply their methods of analysis in fields such as government policy, international trade and finance, economic development, portfolio management and banking. But economics is increasingly seen as providing important insight into an enormous variety of social issues, including health care provision and health-related behaviors, law, criminal activity, environmental and natural resource problems, political activity, education, marketing and sports. The broad and rigorous training of economics majors accounts for the significant demand for their services in virtually every industry and government agency. Economics provides excellent preparation for advanced graduate study as well. Recent studies indicate that economics is a preferred undergraduate degree for those wishing to move on to prestigious business graduate programs and law schools. Program Requirements 40 hours are needed in major requirements. The minimum grade in each CU Denver economics course is a C- (1.7), except that one D- in one economics elective is allowed. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for all courses applying to Economics requirements. Note: Only courses taken at CU Denver will apply. No pass/fail grades may count toward a major. All courses other than ECON 2012 and ECON 2022 require written department approval to be transferred in as satisfying major requirements.