Economics, Minor

 Program Description

The Minor in Economics is designed for students majoring in all fields who wish to acquire a basic knowledge of economics, fundamental skills for functional citizenship in modern societies and for students interested in social sciences.

The program focuses on basic micro, macro, environments, international trade and finance development. Students will engage in applied, hands on active learning to develop the skills needed in business making decisions. The program will provide resources for students to advance in their careers via networking events, panel discussions, tutoring, and applied research topics and cases. The program will offer flexible instruction via online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses.

The minor in economics offers the possibility of acquiring computer and data analysis skills, with the objective of engaging in discussion about important social phenomena, relevant in diverse labor posts in both public and private sectors.

Requirements

The program is 18-month Program (12 units).

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses (3 units)
ECO 230	Statistics For Economists	3
Elective Courses
Students must select three courses from the following:		9
ECO 322	Money And Banking
ECO 330	Labor Economics
ECO 340	International Trade Thry
ECO 341	International Finance
ECO 345	Economic Development
Total Hours		12