Economics is the science of human choice, the study of how individuals and businesses allocate scarce resources among competing uses. As an economics major, you’ll gain an understanding of markets and incentives, and learn to evaluate current events and assess public policy. From our gateway course to our capstone programs, you’ll develop the analytical and communication skills valued by employers. Our curriculum focuses on applying quantitative and data analysis expertise to address business, public policy, and socioeconomic concerns. We also help you build and refine your communication skills, preparing you to present your work professionally with confidence.
Undergraduate work in economics is excellent preparation for careers in business, government, and teaching, as well as for graduate work in economics and professional schools such as law, public administration, and medicine. Specialization in economics prepares students for careers that emphasize analytical thinking, a broad understanding of the economy and business organizations, and the impact firm/government decisions have upon consumers, firms, and the economy as a whole. Because of their analytical, quantitative and decision-making skills, students who major in economics are sought after for a wide array of positions. In particular, the specific skills economics majors acquire provide employment opportunities in large organizations that forecast business conditions and analyze economic data.
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Please sign-up for this Transfer Map by completing the Letter of Interest.
Completion of associate degree
Minimum GPA of 2.5
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
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Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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SDV 100 | College Success Skills | UNIV 101 | 1 | Elective |
ENG 111 | College Composition I Note: students with credit for AP English Language and Composition will only receive credit for UNIV 111 at VCU and should take ENG 112 to fulfill the VCU composition requirement. | UNIV 111-112 | 3 | General education |
MTH 161 | Precalculus I | MATH 141 | 3 | General education |
ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | ACCT 203 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | BUSN 201 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | INFO 160, 161, 162 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
ACC 212 | Principles of Accounting II | ACCT 204 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
ECO 201 | Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics | ECON 211 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
CST 100 or CST 110 | Public Speaking or Introductions to Communications | BUSN 225 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
ITE 140 | Spreadsheet Software | INFO 165 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
ECO 202 | Principles of Economics: Microeconomics | ECON 210 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
FIN 215 | Financial Management | FIRE 2XX | 3 | Elective |
MTH 261 | Applied Calculus Note: Students considering graduate-level education in Economics beyond the bachelor's degree should take Calculus I (MTH 263) rather than Applied Calculus (MTH 261). | BUSN 212 | 3 | Major (Business Foundation) |
Laboratory Science | Laboratory science (select 1): BIO 101, CHM 101, CHM 111. PHY 101, PHY 201 (ENV 121 will be accepted if Associate degree is completed) | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
PSY 200 or SOC 200 | Principles of Psychology or Principles of Sociology | PSYC 101 or SOCY 101 | 3 | General education |
HIS ___ | History elective (select 1): HIS 111, 112, 121, 122, PLS 135 | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
Laboratory Science | Laboratory science (select 1): BIO 101, BIO 102, CHM 101, CHM 111. PHY 101, PHY 201 (ENV 121 will be accepted if Associate degree is completed) | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
PHI 220 or PHI 111 | Ethics or Logic | PHIL 201 or PHIL 221 | 3 | General education |
MTH 245 | Statistics I | STAT 210 | 3 | Elective |
John Tyler Credits Transferred to VCU | 60 |
Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
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Bachelor of Science: Economics (School of Business) | |||
BUSN 325 | Organizational Communication | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
BUSN 499 | Business Knowledge Exam | 0 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
FIRE 311 | Financial Management | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
MGMT 303 | Creativity and Ideation | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
MGMT 310 | Managing People in Organizations | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
MGMT 434 | Strategic Management (capstone) | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
MKTG 301 | Marketing Principles | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
SCMA 301 | Business Statistics I (or open elective if VCU Business approves MTH 245 from John Tyler as substitute for this requirement) | 3 | Major (Advanced Business Core) |
BUSN 323 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | Major |
ECON 300 | Contemporary Economics Issues | 3 | Major |
ECON 403 or SCMA 320 | Introduction to Mathematical Economics or Production/Operations Management | 3 | Major |
ECON 501 or SCMA 302 | Introduction to Econometrics or Business Statistics II | 3 | Major |
INFO 360 | Business Information Systems | 3 | Major |
ECON 301 | Microeconomic Theory | 3 | Major |
ECON 302 | Macroeconomic Theory | 3 | Major |
ECON | Select one: ECON 431, ECON 441, ECON 442, ECON 461 or ECON 489 | 3 | Major |
ECON electives (select five 300- or 400-level ECON courses). NOTE: ECON 501 may be used as an elective if SCMA 302 is taken as a required course. ECON 403 may be used as an elective if SCMA 320 is taken as a required course. BUSN 400+401 may be used as electives for students enrolled in the International Consulting Program. | 15 | Major | |
Credits Completed at VCU | 60 | ||
Bachelor's degree total | 120 |