Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Economics
The economics major has the option of pursuing a general track or a quantitative track. The general track provides a firm grounding in economic theory and exposure to problems and techniques the student is likely to encounter in a business, nonprofit, or government agency environment. The quantitative track supplements the general track with extensive training in mathematical and statistical techniques required for graduate course work.
This track is also recommended for those students who prefer a more quantitative approach to problem solving. Completion of this track fully prepares the student for entrance into the department’s Master of Arts in Economics program at IUPUI as well as graduate programs at other universities.
All majors must complete 18 credit hours in economics to include E201, E202, E270, E321, E322, and E406. Except for E406, the senior seminar, these courses should be completed by the end of the junior year. Note that E201 is a prerequisite for E202 and E321 and that E202 is a prerequisite for E322. E321 and E322 are prerequisites for E406.
General Track
The general track requires an additional six courses, consisting of the following:- two courses (6 credit hours) in mathematics, including finite mathematics and calculus (typically M118 and M119). Additional work in mathematics, computer science, and accounting is recommended.
- three 300- or 400-level electives from economics.
Quantitative Track
The quantitative track requires an additional six courses consisting of the following:- MATH 16500 and MATH 16600 (8 credit hours);
- E470;
- one 300- or 400-level elective (excluding E470).
The total number of credit hours is 32.
To satisfy the department’s residency requirement, at least 12 credit hours of economics must be taken at IUPUI.
A grade of C (2.0) or higher must be received in each course required for the major (a C– does not count).
Residency Requirement: 12 credits in Economics (E406 required to be taken at IUPUI)