Economics, Bachelor of Arts
To obtain a BA with a major in Economics in the College of Arts & Sciences, a student must fulfill university, college, and departmental requirements.
Economics, Bachelor of Arts Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“ required for general education requirements. | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 30 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum "C" grade required for all major courses. | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Required Coursework | 15 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) (** ^) | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) (** ^) | ||
| ECONOMIC THEORY: MICRO (^) | ||
| ECONOMIC THEORY: MACRO | ||
| SENIOR ASSESSMENT (^) | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS STATISTICS (^) 1 | ||
| Select 15 hours of Economics at the 3000-4000 Level (at least six hours must be at the 4000-Level) | 15 | |
| While not required, students are encouraged to take Econometrics and either Math 1930 or Math 1370. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS (^) | ||
| CALCULUS FOR THE MANAGERIAL, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (^) | ||
or MATH 1370 | APPLIED ALGEBRA AND OPTIMIZATION WITH DATA ANALYSIS | |
| Optional Focus Areas: | ||
| Focus Areas are a purposeful collection of economics courses designed to ready students for a particular career. Focus Areas are optional, and do not appear on the transcript, but the department highly recommends students consider them when selecting their additional Economics credits. A Focus Area is completed when students successfully finish nine (9) credits from a given Focus Area. | ||
| Modern Business: | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY (^) | ||
| INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION (^) | ||
| LABOR ECONOMICS (^) | ||
| NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS (^) | ||
| BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND REPORTING (^) | ||
| ECONOMIC INTERNSHIP (^) | ||
| ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ANALYSIS (^) | ||
| INTERNATIONAL TRADE (^) | ||
| INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (^) | ||
| ECONOMICS OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (^) | ||
| International and Regional Policy: | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (^) | ||
| NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS (^) | ||
| BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND REPORTING (^) | ||
| INTERNATIONAL TRADE (^) | ||
| INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (^) | ||
| ECONOMICS OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (^) | ||
| Analysis and Applied Skills: | ||
| SQL, DATABASES, AND DATA CLEANING FOR DATA SCIENTISTS (^) | ||
| INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION (^) | ||
| QUANTITATIVE APPLICATIONS IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS (^) | ||
| BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND REPORTING (^) | ||
| ECONOMIC INTERNSHIP (^) | ||
| ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ANALYSIS (^) | ||
| Development, Climate, and Sustainability: | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY (^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (^) | ||
| NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS (^) | ||
| INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (^) | ||
| ECONOMICS OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (^) | ||
| College Requirements | ||
| BA Language Requirement | 16 | |
| FREN, GERM, or SPAN, 1110**, 1120, 2110, 2120 | ||
| College Breadth (choose one option) | 15-30+ | |
| Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hours | ||
| Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 18+ hours | ||
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours | ||
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Nat. and Physical Science w/ or without Lab- 3-5 hours | ||
| Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours) | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Economics, Bachelor of Arts Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | 4 |
| World Language 1110 | 5 | |
| Natural/Physical Science | 4 | |
Attend Durango Days; other campus events. | ||
Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. | ||
Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. | ||
Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. | ||
Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 2200 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) | 3 |
| MATH 1370 | APPLIED ALGEBRA AND OPTIMIZATION WITH DATA ANALYSIS (recommended) | 3 |
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| World Language 1120 | 5 | |
Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. | ||
Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. | ||
Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. | ||
Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 2220 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) | 3 |
| CMST 1110 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | 3 |
| BSAD 2130 | PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS STATISTICS (or other approved statistics course) | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| World Language 2110 | 3 | |
Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. | ||
Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. | ||
Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. | ||
Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 3220 | ECONOMIC THEORY: MACRO | 3 |
| Upper Level Economics course (3000+) | 3 | |
| World Language 2120 | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. | ||
Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. | ||
Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. | ||
Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 3200 | ECONOMIC THEORY: MICRO | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. | ||
Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. | ||
Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. | ||
Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. | ||
Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 3300 | INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS | 3 |
| Upper Level Economics Course (3000+) | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. | ||
Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. | ||
Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. | ||
Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Upper Level Economics Course (3000+) | 3 | |
| Upper Level Economics Course (4000+) | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. | ||
Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. | ||
Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. | ||
Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. | ||
Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 4990 | SENIOR ASSESSMENT | 0 |
| Upper Level Economics Course (4000+) | 3 | |
| Upper Level Economics Course (3000+) | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
Complete your final advising check before graduation. | ||
Polish your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile. | ||
Stay connected by joining alumni networks and professional organizations. | ||
Apply for graduation via MavLink. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
College Breadth: Students should plan on using at least 15 hours of "Electives" to fulfill Option 1, 2, or 3, of the College of Arts and Sciences' breadth requirement.
Upper Level Credits: Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, World Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements: 2.0
Note: This plan provides a general guide, but your specific courses, experiences, and career goals may differ. Work with your academic advisor to ensure you’re meeting degree requirements and consult with career advisors to explore internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans. Regular check-ins will help you stay on track and make the most of your time at UNO!