Economics is the science of decision making and how to create value through trade. An economics degree will provide you with the tools to work on challenging policy issues and employ data analytics to address those issues.
Requirements - Total Credits: 120
Major Specific Courses
Math and Statistics Core
MATH2350 - Business Calculus Credits: 4
OR
MATH2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH2355 - Math Applications for Business Credits: 4
OR
MATH2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
STAT2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
OR
STAT2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 4
Economics Core
ECON1010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON1020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECON3010 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON3020 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECON4240 - Evolution of Economic Ideas Credits: 3
BUSN4990 - Senior Exit Exam Credits: 0
Economics Electives: 15 Credits
Any Economics courses at a 4000+ level that have not been used to meet any other primary major requirements.
Optional Quantitative Concentration
ECON4230 - Intermediate Econometric Theory Credits: 3
ECON4530 - Computational Economics Credits: 3
Students must take one of the following courses:
STAT4015 - Regression Analysis Credits: 3
OR
STAT4025 - Design and Analysis of Experiments I Credits: 3
Students will need Free Electives from any college at a 3000 + level - Credits: 15
Free Electives from Any College
As per University Graduation Requirements, a student must complete their degree with 120 overall credits; 42 of which must be upper division
Expected August 2024
College of Business
1000 E. University Avenue,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.