Economics Minor

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Economics focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills, which means the Minor in Economics can pair well with any Major

Minor Requirements

All students, regardless of college, can earn a minor in Economics by satisfactorily completing 18 hours in Economics.

Total Minor Credit Hours: 18

Minor Core Credit Hours: 6

ECO 2013 - Economic Principles (Macroeconomics) Credit(s): 3
ECO 2023 - Economic Principles (Microeconomics) Credit(s): 3

Minor Elective Credit Hours: 12

Students must choose twelve (12) credit hours of Economics electives numbered 3000 or higher (may include QMB 3200 and FIN 3233).

ECO 1000, if taken before both ECO 2013 and ECO 2023 and student receives a C- or better, may be substituted for 3 hours of upper-level economics elective credit.

Grading Requirement

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C-” is the minimum acceptable grade for all minor and supporting minor courses.

GPA Requirement

A grade point average of 2.0 or higher must be achieved in the minor course work at USF and in all minor courses completed at any institution.

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss courses planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

Tampa campus website: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/academic-advising/index.aspx
For questions, email Econadvise@usf.edu.

St. Petersburg campus website: https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-advising/about/index.aspx
For questions, email USFSP-advising@usf.edu.

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