- ECON 202 Microeconomics
- ECON 203 Macroeconomics
- ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory
- Economics Upper Level Elective* (Choose from: ECON 301-499; ECMT 461, 463, or 475)
- Economics Upper Level Elective* (Choose from: ECON 301-499; ECMT 461, 463, or 475)
Minoring in Economics
The study of economics provides a rigorous structure for decision-making, whether on academic topics or day-to-day activities such as how to divide roommate expenses or how to allocate time between study and recreation. Economics teaches students how to think rationally about problems, a skill that is essential in any profession. A minor in economics provides knowledge and information that will make a student a better-informed consumer and participant in the world economy. It also provides a basis for a better understanding of world events.
Declaring an Economics Minor
90 Earned Hours or Less
90 hours or less will meet with their major academic advisor. It is not necessary to contact an Economics Advisor, as approval from the department is not required.
Over 90 Earned Hours
Over 90 hours will need to petition the Economics Department to declare a minor in Economics. The Review Board will review your case, make a final decision and then notify the student.
Student Petition for Special Consideration
- Write a 1-2 page personal statement explaining why you’re asking for the late minor add and explain why it was not declared before now.
- Include any documentation that supports your request, if you think you have anything relevant to the request. Texas A&M transcript not needed.
- Include your future plan for how you will complete the additional Economics Minor coursework showing it will not extend your time to graduation.
Email your petition information to Ashley Corn [Manager, WCSS Advising HUB]
Course Requirements
Google Drive
Check out our newly created Economics Minor Google Drive Folder. We have compiled all the resources you need as an Economics Minor, or prospective minor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What courses are typically offered?
- ECON 311 Money and Banking
- ECON 330 Economic Development
- ECON 452 International Trade Theory and Policy
- Any elective the Department feels there is excess of seat availability
- If the course is restricted to Economics Majors, please do not contact the Department or the Instructor requesting a force.
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Can I be forced into an Economics class?
No. The Department of Economics does not force, nor we do not keep a waiting list. We encourage you to keep checking back for open seats.
- Economics-Major Restricted: a force will not be considered, even with "professor approval."
- If seats remain during open registration, or add/drop week, the Department may open the class. It is at the discretion of the Department, not the students.
- Full Courses: at fire code capacity
- Prerequisites Not Met: a force or override will not be considered
- Restrictions Not Met: a force or override will not be considered.
- Economics-Major Restricted: a force will not be considered, even with "professor approval."
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Does Economics Have a Waitlist for Full Courses?
No. Economics uses Aggie Schedule Builder for registration and releases seats to fire code capacity. Monitor the system to see if a seat becomes available in your desired class.
If you miss your pre-registration time you must make a schedule of what is available.
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How can get a prerequisite override?
The Department of Economics does not provide prerequisite overrides. At time of registration your Texas A&M transcript must reflect that you meet the posted prerequisites in Aggie Schedule Builder.
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Can I take ECON 202 and/or MATH 142 with ECON 323?
Absolutely not.
Aggie Schedule Builder Prerequisites: ECON 202 w/Min Grade C and (MATH 142 w/Min Grade C or MATH 151 w/Min Grade C or MATH 171 w/Min Grade C)
ECON 202 Microeconomics and MATH 142 Business Calculus (or an accepted equivalent) with a letter grade of C or higher must be posted to your Texas A&M transcript to register for ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory. No Exceptions.
Should you register for ECON 323 for a future term while currently enrolled in ECON 202 and/or MATH 142, but then Q Drop one or both, you must complete the required prerequisite(s) with a C or higher prior to the start of the term in which you are enrolled in ECON 323. Failure to comply will result in ECON 323 being removed from your schedule.
Plan accordingly.