Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Learning Goals

I. Personalized Education: The program will be responsive to the distinct goals, experiences, and talents of our students.
II. Communication Skills: Graduates with a B.A. in Economics will be able to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
III. Knowledge of Economics: Graduates with a B.A. in Economics will possess advanced and current knowledge in the field of economics.
IV. Professionalism: Graduates with a B.A. in Economics will be equipped to function professionally in a public/business environment.
V. Globally Astute: Graduates with a B.A. in Economics will have a global perspective and understand how the global economic environment affects economic decisions.

Description & Requirements

The BA in economics produces students who have a thorough understanding of the tools of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis and the ability to apply these tools appropriately to real world situations. Students learn to communicate in a clear and rigorous style. They will gain a thorough understanding of the operations of the institutions of the American economy and knowledge of how institutions in other economies function. Students pursuing the BA in economics must complete eight required courses (24 credits) in the economics core with a C- or better in each, and six courses (18 credits) in economics electives with a 2.0 GPA in the major. All courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade. Students are required to complete a minimum of 21 credit hours of the requirements at Chapman University. Students planning to pursue graduate studies in economics are strongly advised to take Econ 452 and additional math courses under the guidance of their advisor.

Recent economics majors have interned in the U.S. Supreme Court, Heritage Foundation, Council of Economic Advisors, and the U.S. Commerce Department. Students have the opportunity to work in the Center for Economic Research and to apply for financial support to attend seminars on Environmental Economics in Montana. The BA in economics is designed to permit students the flexibility to earn another major or to take additional coursework in business. Most economics majors find careers in business or pursue graduate degrees.

core requirements (25 credits)

electives (18 credits)
six of the following

Minors

Students can earn a minor in either business administration or economics by completing the following requirements. Students must take all courses for letter grades and must receive at least a C- in each required course. In addition, students must earn at least a 2.0 (C) grade point average in the minor. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50 percent of the requirements for the minor at Chapman University.

Minor in Business Administration

requirements (30 credits)

Minor in Economics

requirements (21 credits)