Program Overview
University of Florida Economics Program
The University of Florida's Economics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and their applications. Through the study of Economics, students learn how to analyze complex economic systems and make informed decisions.
About the Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Credits for Degree: 120
- To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Department Information
The Department of Economics offers a vibrant undergraduate curriculum. Students enjoy close and meaningful interactions with the faculty through rigorous and engaging courses. A diverse menu of elective courses covers exciting and relevant topics like growth and development, international trade and finance, public policy analysis and evaluation, and strategic business decisions.
Curriculum
- Required Foundation Coursework:
- MAC 2233: Survey of Calculus 1 (3-4 credits)
- or MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
- STA 2023: Introduction to Statistics 1 (3 credits)
- ECO 2013: Principles of Macroeconomics (4 credits)
- ECO 2023: Principles of Microeconomics (4 credits)
- Economics Core Courses:
- ECO 3101: Intermediate Microeconomics (4 credits)
- ECO 3203: Intermediate Macroeconomics (4 credits)
- Upper-Level Major Electives:
- Four economics elective courses (15-16 credits)
- Select a maximum of one:
- AEB 3450: Introduction to Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
- AEB 4931: Special Topics in Food and Resource Economics
- FIN 3403: Business Finance
- GEO 3502: Economic Geography
Requirements for the Major
The major requires 37-39 credits. Students must achieve minimum grades of C in each required foundation and economics course, including the economics electives and outside substitutes. A minimum of 15 credits of 3000/4000 level major coursework must be completed at UF in an UF Sponsored Study Abroad or in an UF Exchange program.
Recommended Coursework
Students planning to pursue graduate study in economics should consider a minor in mathematics or statistics or take the following mathematics and statistics courses:
- ECO 4421: Econometrics (4 credits)
- or STA 4210: Regression Analysis
- MAC 2311: Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (4 credits)
- MAC 2312: Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (4 credits)
- MAC 2313: Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (4 credits)
- MAP 2302: Elementary Differential Equations (3 credits)
- MAS 3114: Computational Linear Algebra (3 credits)
- or MAS 4105: Linear Algebra 1
- MAA 4211: Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 1 (3 credits)
- STA 4321: Introduction to Probability 1 (3 credits)
- STA 4322: Introduction to Statistics Theory 1 (3 credits)
Overseas Studies
Economics students are strongly encouraged to complete a study abroad or internship abroad program. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Beyond 120 program, the Heavener School of Business’ International Programs Office, and the UF International Center offer several excellent study abroad programs that allow economics majors the opportunity to study or work abroad and still make timely progress toward their degree requirements.
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Semester Plan
The full list of major-specific requirements for this major can be found on the Overview tab. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences degree requirements can be found on the college’s degree requirements page.
Before Graduating
- Take the Economics Field Test conducted by the ETS. This test will be 10% of the student's grade in ECO 3203.
- Students who want to graduate magna cum laude or summa cum laude must propose and defend an honors thesis before the department's undergraduate committee.
- Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Student Learning Outcomes
Content
- Identify indifference curves as representations of consumer preferences and to evaluate these indifference curves in the context of preference relations.
Critical Thinking
- Model and analyze unfamiliar social interactions using a formal economic framework.
Communication
- Communicate effectively the concept of opportunity costs and tradeoffs.
Curriculum Map
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
Academic Learning Compact 3 Courses | SLO 1 | SLO 2 | SLO 3
---|---|---|---
ECO 2013 | I, R, A | I, R, A |
ECO 2023 | I, R, A | I, R, A |
ECO 3101 | R, A | | I, R, A
ECO 3203 | | R, A | I, R, A
Four ECO Electives | R, A | R, A | R, A
Assessment Types
- Embedded questions in exams and papers
- The ETS Field Test
The University of Florida's Economics program provides students with a comprehensive education in economic principles and their applications, preparing them for careers in business, law, government, public policy, and academia.