The minor in economics gives students an opportunity to further develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses to advance their knowledge of economic theory and quantitative methods. Students will come away with an enhanced ability to understand human behavior, data analysis, market trends, and policy decisions. The economics minor complements almost any major, adding valuable, rigorous analytical skills that make the student a more competitive job candidate in fields such as general business, marketing, finance, law, or public policy.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
9 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- ECO2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- ECO2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- ECO3101 - Intermediate Microeconomics (3)
- ECO3203 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
Restricted Electives
9 Total Credits
Upper Division Restricted Electives- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Select from any ECO, ECP or ECS courses at the 3000 - 4000 level, excluding QMB 3003 and QMB 3200.
Grand Total Credits: 18
Foreign Language Requirements
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18
Other Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
- Grades below "C" (2.0) or "S" grades from other institutions are not accepted.
- Courses taken at Florida College System institutions do not substitute for upper division courses.
- Courses transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide a course syllabus and any other supporting information with his/her petition for this evaluation.
- At least nine hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the department.
- No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
- Internship, Independent Study, or Directed Research credit cannot be used toward the minor.
- A maximum of 6 hours of the above listed courses can count toward another major or minor degree program.
- The College of Business does not permit any course used towards the minor or those used to meet admission requirements for the minor to be taken on an elective S/U grading basis.
