Economics (B.A.)

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Program: B.A.
Department of Political Science
College of Arts and Sciences

Neff Hall Room 340 ~ 260-481-6497

Economics is the study of the rational allocation of scarce resources. This major seeks to develop critical skills that will help you understand and solve problems in a wide variety of circumstances. These analytical abilities are valuable in the business world and many professional disciplines such as law and social work.

This program is offered in close cooperation with the Department of Economics and Finance in the Richard T. Doermer School of Business and Management Sciences, which offers the economics courses required for the major. Students are advised by the faculty of the Department of Economics and Finance.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this degree, students will:

be able to explain economic behavior in a variety of settings using economic concepts and theories;
develop critical analytical skills to assist with solving problems in a variety of circumstances;
develop the ability to employ basic statistical and econometric methods in the analysis of economic data.

Program Delivery:

This program is available on-campus

Declaring this Major:

Declare this major within the Department of Economics and Finance

General Requirements:

Program Requirements:

A grade of C- or higher in all department courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher for all courses required in the major.
Correspondence courses may not be used to satisfy any of the requirements for this major.

To earn the B.A. with a major in Economics, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to the General Requirements noted above:

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements link above for details.
Some majors may require particular General Education courses as specified in their program description. Up to six credits of approved General Education courses satisfying requirements in Areas A and B, and three credits satisfying requirements in Area C, may originate in the major. A grade of C- or higher in each course, and an overall GPA of 2.0 is required to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements.

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne College Requirements link above for details. Go to Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.

English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6

See Part A in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree for Speaking requirement

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
(or other approved writing course)

International Language: Credits 14

See Part B in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

Distribution: Credits 9

See Part C in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
Choose courses other than ECON

Cultural Studies: Credits 6

See Part D in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

Economics Core Courses: Credits 27

Additional Economics Courses: Credits 9

It is recommended to choose 3000+ or 4000+ level Economics courses
Other courses approved by the Economics faculty may be approved
At least two of the courses chosen must be completed at Purdue Fort Wayne

General Electives

Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 120

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.