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ECONOMICS

Understand, Model, and Predict the World.

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Why major in economics at Weber State?  

If you’re interested in examining any social science question using a, rigorous, model-based approach, general economics is for you. You will graduate with an expertise in economic and critical thinking, making you a highly valued employee in positions that require rigorous undergraduate training.

EXPERIENCE 
personal attention, excellent academics, targeted experience  

56k
Average salary Western US 

29:1
Small classes = personal attention

100%
Faculty Instruction = no TA's!

INTERNSHIPS
Excellent internships = experience!

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
in the economics program?  

You'll learn skills such as: tabulating and manipulating data/data analysis, research and analysis, finding and testing relationships, applying statistical methods and testing hypothesis, communication skills - written and oral, understanding and interpreting relationships between economic indicators. You'll also have opportunities to have hands-on experiences like: conducting comprehensive research with direct faculty interaction, opportunities to publish and present your work at conferences like: Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research and National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

A QUICK LOOK 
hours, GPA, delivery, grad maps, catalog, admissions & careers  


  • HOURS     

    120 total hours. 
    40 Upper division required.


  • GPA     

    C or higher in Math 1050
    C or higher in ENGL 2010
    C-  or higher for all Business Foundations courses
    2.5 cumulative GPA for Business Foundations courses
    2.5 overall university GPA


  • MINOR     

    Requires minor.

  • COURSE DELIVERY 

    • Some evenings
    • Some day
    • Some online

  • GRAD MAP

    Graduation MAPs (Major Academic Plans) show a semester-by-semester plan for taking all classes needed to earn your degree. 

     

  • DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

    Explore all of the requirements to complete a degree in economics. Check the course year, requirements may change. 

     

  • ADMISSIONS

    The Goddard School has specific requirements for admissions to a program within the college. Check admissions requirements. 

    ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS 


  • CAREERS & RESOURCES 

    Explore what you can do with an economics degree, current salaries, job demand, industries, and resources.

    ECONOMICS CAREERS & RESOURCES 

 

MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS 
a quick look at the major course requirements in economics  

Note: This degree also requires the general education requirements and the core business curriculum. For a full breakdown, see the  in the catalog.

 

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Upper Division Elective Courses (15 credit hours)  (some courses are only offered once a year)

FANTASTIC ECONOMICS FACULTY 
Take a look at the faculty in the department of economics  

 

  • Nazneen Ahmad

    Nazneen Ahmad 
    Econ 2020, 3120, 4020

  • Madison Arnsbarger

    Madison Arnsbarger 
    Econ 1740

  • Therese Grijalva

    Therese Cavlovic
    Econ 1010, 4970

  • Doris Geide-Stevenson

    Doris Geide-Stevenson
    Econ 3120, MBA 6410

  • Matt Gnagey

    Jenny Gnagey 
    ECON 4980, QUAN 3610

  • Matt Gnagey

    Matt Gnagey 
    Econ 2010,  3300, 4970, Quan 2600

  • Andrew Keinsley

    Andrew Keinsley
    Econ 2020,3200

  • Brandon Koford

    Brandon Koford
    Econ 2010, 4550

  • Alvaro La Parra Perez

    Alvaro LaParra Perez
    Econ 1010, 1740, 4010

  • John Mukum Mbaku

    John Mukum Mbaku 
    Econ 2010, 4010, 4170

  • Sandeep Rangaraju

    Sandeep Kumar Rangaraju
    Econ 4020, Quan 2400

  • Gavin Roberts

    Gavin Roberts
    Econ 4860, 6550

  • Valentinas Rudys

    Valentinas Rudys
    Econ 3200, Quan 2600

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WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING 
about the economics program?  

Students that study business economics often have several traits in common.  Many are natural leaders, unafraid to take risks, have a competitive spirit, ability to take initiative and have solid communication skills. 

  • Alexis, ECONOMICS '20

    Outstanding Grad     "91¶ÌÊÓƵ provides students with the well-rounded education necessary to obtain a career during difficult and uncertain economic times. " 

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  • Nathan, ECONOMICS '20

    Outstanding Grad       "The professors are down-to-earth people. They were invested in me, as a person, and wanted to help me achieve my goals"  

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  • Eric, ECONOMICS

    "With its AACSB accreditation, the Goddard School can provide a demonstrably high-quality education with diverse teachers for an affordable price" 

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