Undergraduate
Economics Major in the Leavey School of Business
Economics examines how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about scarce resources. Students learn to analyze economic trends, evaluate policy decisions, and apply data-driven models to understand issues such as economic growth, global trade, and inequality.
Skills You’ll Develop: Economic analysis and modeling, Data analysis and statistical reasoning, Policy evaluation, Quantitative problem solving, Strategic decision making
Requirements
Note: Current students should visit the MyLeavey Student Portal for advising resources.
| Course | Units | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1 | 4 Units | Principles of Microeconomics |
| ECON 2 | 4 Units | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECON 3 | 4 Units | International Economics, Development, and Growth |
| ECON 41* | 4 Units | Data Analysis and Econometrics |
| ECON 42* | 2 Units | Data Analysis Applications |
| ECON 113 | 5 Units | Intermediate Microeconomics I |
| ECON 114 | 5 Units | Intermediate Microeconomics II |
| ECON 115 | 5 Units | Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| ECON 181 or | 5 Units | International Trade or |
| ECON 182 | 5 Units | International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics |
| One of the following math pathways: | ||
| MATH 30 and | 4 Units | Calculus for Business I |
| MATH 31 | 4 Units | Calculus for Business II |
| Or | ||
| MATH 11 and | 4 Units | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
| MATH 12 and | 4 Units | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II |
| MATH 13 | 4 Units | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
| One additional math course: | ||
| OMIS 40 | 4 Units | Statistics and Data Analysis I |
| MATH 8 | 4 Units | Introduction to Statistics |
| MATH 122 | 5 Units | Probability and Statistics I |
| AMTH 108 | 5 Units | Probability and Statistics |
| Three upper-division economics courses (five for non-business majors): | ||
| ECON 122 | 5 Units | Money and Banking |
| ECON 126 | 5 Units | Economics and Law |
| ECON 129 | 5 Units | Economic Development |
| ECON 140 | 5 Units | Behavioral Economics |
| ECON 156 | 5 Units | Real Estate Economics |
| ECON 172 | 5 Units | Game Theory |
| ECON 183 | 5 Units | The Economics of Artificial Intelligence |
| ECON 184 | 5 Units | The Economics of Intellectual Property |
| ECON 185 | 5 Units | The Economics of Innovation |
*Satisfies OMIS 41 requirement in Leavey School of Business core curriculum.
How to Declare an Economics Major:
Fill out the online on the Office of the Registrar Forms page. More information about declaring a major can be found in the MyLeavey Student Portal.
Economics Major in the College of Arts & Sciences
The Economics major in the College of Arts and Sciences provides a rigorous liberal arts foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis. Students explore how economic principles apply to social, political, and global issues.
This major is well-suited for students interested in public policy, law, graduate study, or careers that value critical thinking and economic reasoning across disciplines.
Economics Minor
The Economics minor introduces students to the principles that shape markets and economic decision-making. Through the study of economic theory and data analysis, students develop analytical skills to evaluate complex issues such as global markets, policy, and economic trends, and apply economic reasoning across a wide range of industries.
Graduate
The Department of Economics supports Leavey’s graduate programs by offering foundational and advanced coursework for MBA and master’s students across disciplines.
Questions?
Contact Us
| Inquiry Type | Contact Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Courses and Major Inquiries | Economics Department | economics@scu.edu |
| Undergraduate General Inquiries | Undergraduate Business Programs Office | ugbprograms@scu.edu |
| Undergraduate Admissions | 91快活林 Admissions Office | admission@scu.edu |
| MBA & MS Admissions | Graduate Business Admissions | gradbusiness@scu.edu |