Bachelor of Science in Economics
Program Requirements
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Courses
Program Brochure
The economy is becoming increasingly global and dependent on advanced technology. In such a world, private companies and public organizations need leaders and managers who understand economics and business, as well as science and technology. Programs in the Division of Economics and Business are designed to bridge the gap that often exists between economists and managers, on the one hand, and engineers and scientists, on the other. All CSM undergraduate students are introduced to economic principles in a required course, and many pursue additional course work in minor programs or elective courses. The courses introduce undergraduate students to economic and business principles so that they will understand the economic and business environments, both national and global, in which they will work and live.
In keeping with the mission of the Colorado School of Mines, the Division of Economics and Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Most economics degrees at other universities are awarded as a Bachelor of Arts, with a strong liberal arts component. Our degree is grounded in mathematics, engineering and the sciences. We graduate technologically literate economists with quantitative economics and business skills that give them a competitive advantage in today’s economy.
Economics majors have a range of career options following their undergraduate studies. Some pursue graduate degrees in economics, business, or law. Others begin careers as managers, economic advisors, and financial officers in business or government, often in organizations that deal with engineering, applied science, and advanced technology.
Curriculum
All economics majors take forty-five percent of their courses in math, science, and engineering, including the same core required of all CSM undergraduates. Students take another forty percent of their courses in economics and business. The remaining fifteen percent of the course work can come from any field. Many students complete minor programs in a technical field, such as computer science, engineering, geology or environmental science. A number of students pursue double majors.
To complete the economics major, students must take 45 hours of 300 and 400 level economics and business courses. Of these, 18 hours must be at the 400 level. At least 30 of the required 45 hours must be taken in residence in the home department. For students participating in an approved foreign study program, up to 19 hours of the 30 hours in residence requirement may be taken abroad.
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Sophomore Year Fall Semester |
lec.
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lab.
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sem.hrs.
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EBGN201 Principles of Economics
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3
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3
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Distributed Science III
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3-4.5
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MATH213 Calc. for Scientists & Engineers III
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4
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4
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PAGN201 Physical Education III
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2
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0.5
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Free Elective
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3
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3
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Total
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15
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Sophomore Year Spring Semester
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lec.
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lab.
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sem.hrs.
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EBGN301 Intermediate Microeconomics
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3
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3
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MATH323 Probability and Statistics
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3
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3
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MATH225 Differential Equations
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3
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3
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SYGN200 Human Systems
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3
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3
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PAGN202 Physical Education IV
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2
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0.5
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Free Electives
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3
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3
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Total
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15.5
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Junior Year Fall Semester
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lec.
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lab.
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sem.hrs.
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EBGN302 Intermediate Macroeconomics
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3
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3
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| EBGN325 Operations Research Methods |
3
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3
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EBGN Elective I*
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3
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3
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EBGN Elective II*
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3
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3
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MATH332 Linear Algebra or MATH348 Advanced Engineering Math
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3
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3
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LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I
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3
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3
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Total
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18
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Junior Year Spring Semester
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lec.
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lab.
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sem.hrs.
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EBGN321 Engineering Economics
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3
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3
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EBGN409 Math Econ.** or
EBGN Elective III*
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3
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3
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EBGN303 Econometrics
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3
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3
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LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II
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3
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3
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Free Elective
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3
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3
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Total
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15
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Summer Field Session
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lec.
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lab.
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sem.hrs.
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EBGN403 Field Session
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3
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3
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Total
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3
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Senior Year Fall Semester
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lec.
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lab.
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sem.hrs.
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EBGN404 Adv. Micro Topics
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3
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3
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EBGN405 Adv. Macro Topics
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3
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3
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EBGN455 Linear. Prog’** or EBGN Elective III
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3
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3
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LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III
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3
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3
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Free Elective
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3
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3
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Total
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15
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Senior Year Spring Semester
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lec.
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lab.
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sem.hrs.
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EBGN Elective IV*
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3
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3
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EBGN Elective V*
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3
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3
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EBGN Elective VI*
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3
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3
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Free Electives
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6
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6
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Total
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15
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Degree Total
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129.5
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Companies
with job opportunities for Economics Majors at Mines from 2007-2010.
QUESTIONS
Contact: Dr. Scott Houser
Teching Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Chair
shouser@mines.edu
303.384.2045