Economics, Minor
Add economic reasoning to any major and discover how individuals, businesses and governments make decisions that shape economic outcomes. This kind of thinking carries weight in business, finance, government, law, nonprofit organizations and many other fields.
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Minor description
Economics minor description
Economics is a social science that examines how societies, businesses and individuals deal with scarcity. The minor program in economics offers instruction by distinguished researchers and award-winning professors, helping you build a foundation of economics and data analysis that supports your investigation of the forces shaping national and global economies.
You create a personalized program of study that covers economic theory and applications, and upper-division offerings suit your individual interests and goals.
Why earn an economics minor at ASU?
ASU's economics minor pairs genuine flexibility with access to one of the largest economics departments in the country. That means roughly 50 faculty members whose expertise reaches across economic theory, public policy, financial markets, international economics, environmental economics, labor economics, data analytics and many other fields. Study on campus or fully online, whichever fits your path.
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Get involved with the Student Economics Association, the department-sponsored economics club at ASU. It welcomes economics majors, minors and any student curious about the field, giving you a place to connect with fellow students, learn about careers and graduate school, engage with faculty, and take part in economics-related events and activities.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in economics consists of 18 credit hours in economics courses, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken in courses offered by the W. P. Carey School of Business. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. |
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ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles
(SOBE)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ECN 212 Microeconomic Principles
(SOBE)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
ECN Elective
No more than three credit hours of ECN 484 Internship may be applied to the minor.
12 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BS in economics; BS in economics (politics and the economy); BS in politics and the economy
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this economics minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in economics may help graduates as they pursue careers in business, finance, government and law.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Economics Program in CLAS
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CRTVC 412
wpcareyecn@asu.edu
480-965-3531
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