Lead Faculty: Dr. Nelson Altamirano
This minor is designed for those students who seek to gain specialized knowledge in the field of economics. It emphasizes market process (or free market) economics. Economics prepares students for careers in business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Economics also provides very good preparation for graduate level work, including in business, law, public policy, and public administration.
Knowledge of economics can increase one’s earning potential relative to other academic fields (including business and management). According to a U.S. Department of Commerce report, those with undergraduate economic degrees are among the highest paid workers. They place third out of fifteen academic fields (behind only engineering and agriculture/forestry). By choosing a minor in economics, students can take advantage of some of the increased earnings potential that economics makes possible. Students must successfully complete the following courses for a minor in economics.
This program is available online.