Economics, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Sample Plan for New Students
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
- MATH 1130 OR 1134 (Business Calculus or Calculus I)
- ECON 2100
- ECON 2110 and ECON 2130
Degree Requirements
- Credits: minimum of 180 credits
- Credits in Core: 55
- Credits in major: 65
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.25
- GPA major minimum: 2.25
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Albers Placement Center
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ECON 3100 – Quant. Methods and Apps. (5) | ECON Major Elective (5) | ECON Major Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | ECON 3130 – Global and Domestic Macroecon. (5) | ECON 3110 – Interm. Microecon. (5) * | ECON Major Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2500 (5) | UCOR 2910 (5) | UCOR 2100 (5) |
| Course 4 | Complete EXCEL Certification Exam | ||
* ECON 3110 can be taken in either Fall or Winter quarter. ECON 3110 can be swapped with an ECON major elective.
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Meet with Albers Career Center
- Meet with Faculty Mentor
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ECON Major Elective (5) | ECON Major Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | ECON Major Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | ECON 4800 or 4890 – Senior Synthesis * |
* ECON 4800 is only offered in Spring and should be taken in Senior year.
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Participate in Albers Mentor Program
University Core Requirements
- UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module.
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2910 Business Ethics
Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- All Albers courses require a C- or better including Math 1130 or 1334. Transfer credit for Albers courses requires a C or better.
- Students that do not place into Math 1130 or 1334 will need to complete the prerequisites: Math 1000 and/or Math 1010/1021.
- All 3000/4000 level business courses require Advanced Standing.
- Excel Level I Certification must be completed before graduation.