The Bachelor of Science in Economics is designed for students who wish to receive specialized training and a stronger foundation in Economics. Flexibility to select from a variety of courses allows students to customize their education to their personal interests and career goals. An Economics degree provides skills and training for careers in business, law, government, politics, teaching, research and a variety of other areas. This degree also provides a strong foundation for future graduate studies in business, economics, law and public administration. Successful completion of this program leads to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Economics. Not eligible for a double degree with the BSBA in Economics.
Curricular Plan of Study Economics BS
*For information related to the Economics BSBA, please visit the UCF Catalog.
Prior to orientation or 1st day of classes: Take Math Placement Test (MPT) and place into MAC 1105.
Freshman
Fall (15 hours)
- ENC 1101 Composition I
- MAC 1105C College Algebra
- ECO 2013 Macroeconomics
- Cultural Foundation I
- General Elective
Milestones
- Successful completion of ECO 2013
Spring (15 hours)
- ENC 1102 Composition II
- ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
- CGS 2100C Computer Fundamentals for Business
- Social Science Foundation II (ANT/SYG/PSY)
- General Elective
Milestones
- Successful completion of ECO 2023
Sophomore
Fall (15 hours)
- SPC 1608 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- QMB 3003 Quantitative Business Tools I
- Science Foundation II
- Historical Foundation I
- General Elective
Milestones
- Successful completion of QMB 3003.
Spring (15 hours)
- Science Foundation I
- Historical Foundation II
- General Elective
- Foreign Language I
- General Elective
Milestones
- Successful completion of General Education Requirements.
- Successful completion of Gordon Rule Requirements.
Junior
Fall (15 hours)
- QMB 3200 Quantitative Business Tool II
- ECO 3101 Intermediate Microeconomics
- Upper-Level Elective
- General Elective
- Upper Level Elective
Milestones
- Successful completion of QMB 3200 and ECO 3101.
Spring (15 hours)
- ECO 3203 Intermediate Macroeconomics
- General Elective
- Economics Restricted Elective
- Economics Restricted Elective
- Upper Level Elective
Milestones
- Successful completion of ECO 3203.
Senior
Fall (15 hours)
- General Elective
- Economics Restricted Elective
- Economics Restricted Elective
- Economics Restricted Elective
- General Elective
Spring (15 hours)
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- Economics Restricted Elective
- Economics Restricted Elective
- Economics Restricted Elective
- Economics Restricted Elective
- Upper Level Elective
Milestones
- Successful completion of all degree requirements for graduation.
What can I do with this major?
General Information and Strategies
- Economics is a social science that researches people and how they use their resources with a focus on the economic well-being of society.
- A degree in economics can lead to many career opportunities in business and the government. This program prepares students for jobs requiring higher quantitative, analytical and computer programming skills and a deeper understanding of economics.
- The program also prepares students for graduate programs in economics, law, public administration, international affairs, management science or business.
- Gaining relevant experience through part-time and summer jobs or internships is critical.
- Important skills for economists to gain include: data acquisition and analysis techniques, critical thinking, report writing, competency with relevant software, and the ability to identify economic trends.
- Learn about economics and business careers through research on internet sites and books, informational interviews of professionals, and exposure to work environments through shadowing, volunteering, or interning.
- Get involved in student professional associations in field of interest.
- Build and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find an experienced mentor.
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