Economics - Undergraduate Minor
The undergraduate minor in economics is appropriate for those who seek a better understanding of how micro- and macro-economic forces influence individuals, business and government decision making. Students thinking of a career in banking and finance, government service, or law will find the minor helpful.
A minor in economics consists of 18 or more credit hours of approved course work in economics (ECON), of which at least 12 are numbered 300 or higher, all completed with a grade of C- or higher. At least 12 credits must be completed at NMSU. This minor is not open to majors in the Bachelor of Individualized Studies and the Bachelor of Applied Studies.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECON 2110G | Macroeconomic Principles 1 | 3 |
| ECON 2120G | Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3 |
| ECON 304 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| or ECON 311 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | |
| ECON 312 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| Upper-division courses (300 or higher) in economics | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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ECON 1110G Survey of Economics may be substituted for one of Econ 251G Principals of Macroeconomics or Econ 252G Principals of Microeconomics with the approval of the Head of the Department of Economics, Applied Statistics, and International Business.