Economics Minor
- Open to business students. Non-business students interested in an Economics minor should contact the College of Liberal Arts.
- Understand basic business foundations and learn how the impact of economics affects public and personal issues.
- Four departmental courses are required (three must be completed at Temple University):
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Required Courses ECON 3501 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis 3 or ECON 3502 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis Select three of the following: 1 9 Introduction to Econometrics Mathematical Economics Energy, Ecology, and Economy Health Economics The Economics and Management of Privatization Public Finance Economics of State and Local Governments The Economics of Education and Human Capital Game Theory and Strategic Behavior Economic Theory of Networks Urban Economics History of Economic Theory Economic History of the United States Public Control of Business: Antitrust Economics of American Industry Comparative Economic Systems Managerial Economics The Economics of Sports Law and Economics Computer-Based Modeling Economics of Labor Markets Women in the Economy Economics of Development and Growth Behavioral Economics International Trade International Monetary Economics Money and Banking Special Topics Independent Study Economics Writing Seminar Independent Study Honors Topics in Economics Total Credit Hours 12 1 If both ECON 3501 and ECON 3502 are taken, one counts as one of these electives.
- ECON 3408, ECON 3581, ECON 3696, ECON 3999, and ECON 4999 cannot be used to fulfill an Elective for the Economics minor.
- A grade point average of 2.0 in courses in the minor is required as well as a minimum grade of C- in each course unless otherwise specified.
- Courses cannot be used to meet minor requirements if already used to meet the requirements for a major or a different minor or certificate.
- Courses for the minor must be completed prior to graduation; if completed, the minor will be recorded on the final transcript upon graduation.
- To declare or rescind this minor, visit the Fox School of Business and Management.
Interested students should discuss with their home college advisors how the courses in the minor will fit into their overall degree plan and are strongly encouraged to declare the minor early in their academic career.