Section I:
The University

Section II:
Graduation Requirements

Section III:
Majors, Minors, Courses

Economics       (Program Homepage)

Faculty: R. Burgman, M. Dixon, M. English, W. Field, O. Goma, J. Gropp, P. Hamilton, E. Isenberg, A. Jennings, G. Lemon, T. Musser, K. Pannell, M. Villinski, D. Wachter

The study of economics broadens our understanding of economic behavior, domestic and international government policies and social institutions. It sharpens our abilities to think clearly and analytically about these and other matters. It may also help students reach a variety of specific career goals. For example, most majors take entry-level positions in business: they are hired by banks and other financial institutions, accounting and management consulting firms, and companies in manufacturing, public utilities and commerce.

Some majors go on to earn graduate degrees in economics; they may then work in areas such as business, government service or academia. (Students considering graduate study in economics should consult with a department faculty member about the large number of mathematics courses that are highly recommended.)

A background in economics is also excellent preparation for graduate study in law and business. Many of our graduates have gone on to reach exceptional levels of recognition and responsibility in education, government and industry.

Students wishing to apply economics courses taken off-campus toward a major in economics must have prior approval from their economics advisor and the chair of the economics and management department. Students wishing to count economics courses taken off-campus toward the requirements of the Business Administration Minor or the International Business Program must have prior approval from the relevant program advisor and the chair of the economics and management department. It is not recommended that courses substituting for ECON 100, 150, 280, 294, 295, 350 and 480 be taken elsewhere.

The Management Fellows Program provides selected students the opportunity to combine an economics major with a semester-long internship. For information about this special program, as it applies to economics majors, see the description in Section V at http://www.depauw.edu/catalog/section5.

Students interested in working in international business upon graduation might wish to consider the International Business Program. They should consult with the program coordinator in the economics and management department, the program coordinator of the relevant language department and the director of The McDermond Center for Management & Entrepreneurship.

Students preparing for secondary teaching: review Section V, Teacher Education, and confer with the chair of the education department about requirements for admission and certification.

A major and a minor is offered in Economics.

Requirements for a major in Economics:

Total courses required:

Ten

Core courses:

ECON 100, ECON 294, ECON 295, ECON 350, ECON 480

Other required courses:

Also required is at least one course from the following: ECON 410, 420, 430, 470.

# 300 and 400 level courses:

Three

Senior requirement:

The senior requirement consists of the completion of ECON 480 during the senior year, as well as passing a comprehensive examination.

Additional information:

Eight of the 10 required courses must be taken on campus.

Requirements for a minor in Economics:

Total courses required:

Five

Core courses:

ECON 100, ECON 294, ECON 295

Other courses:

Also required are two additional courses from the following list: ECON 140, 235, 250, 262, 290A, 310, 315, 342, 350, 360, 375, 390A, 410, 420, 430, 470, 490A.

# 300 and 400 level courses:

One

Courses in Economics

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