- 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
Spring 2026 Pre-Registration Information
Howdy! The Economics Advising Team is working very hard to answer all emails as quickly as we receive them. A few questions we are repeatedly getting are below with the answers to try to save you some time. We are currently down one advisor so we are trying to be as helpful as possible!
- I want to declare an Economics Minor, what do I do? Follow the directions below for Declaring an Economics Minor.
- Is there a list of ECON Minor classes? No, there is not. Use Aggie Schedule Builder to check Restrictions and Prerequisites to find classes in which you are eligible to enroll.
- Can I get an override for an ECON class that is restricted? No.
- Can I get an override for an ECON class that I don't have the prereq for? No.
- I'm taking a prereq at Blinn, can I get an override? No.
For full explanations, please see the Undergraduate Advising FAQs page.
If you have questions that are not answered above or on the FAQ page, please email econadvising@tamu.edu, not an individual advisor.
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
Students who have earned 90 hours or less will meet with their major academic advisor to have the Economics Minor added to their degree plan. The Economics Minor does not have an application, so it is not necessary to contact an Economics Advisor.
Over 90 Earned Hours
Students who have earned over 90 hours must petition the Economics Department to declare a minor in Economics. The Review Board will review the case presented, make a final decision, and then notify the student.
Student Petition for Special Consideration
- Personal Statement: Please explain why you want to minor in Economics and the reason you have delayed having it added; 1 - 2 page maximum.
- Support: Documentation that supports the relevancy of your request. Do not submit a Texas A&M transcript.
- Completion Plan: Must include a semester by semester plan to 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.