Program Overview

BS in Applied Computing with concentration in Economics

The University of Kansas offers a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing with a concentration in Economics. This program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computer science and economics, preparing them for careers in fields such as data analysis, software development, and economic modeling.

Applied Computing with Economics Concentration 4-Year Graduation Plan

The program's 4-year graduation plan is outlined below:

• Freshman:
  • Fall:
    • EECS 101 (1 hour)
    • EECS 168 (4 hours)
    • MATH 125 (4 hours)
    • ECON 142 (3 hours)
    • Core 34: English (3 hours)
  • Spring:
    • EECS 140 (4 hours)
    • MATH 126 (4 hours)
    • ECON 144 (3 hours)
    • Core 34: English (3 hours)
    • Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (3 hours)
• Sophomore:
  • Fall:
    • EECS 268 (4 hours)
    • MATH 127 (4 hours)
    • ECON 520 (3 hours)
    • Core 34: Communications (3 hours)
  • Spring:
    • EECS 210 (4 hours)
    • EECS 348 (4 hours)
    • EECS 468 (3 hours)
    • ECON 522 (3 hours)
    • MATH 290 (2 hours)
• Junior:
  • Fall:
    • EECS 388 (4 hours)
    • EECS 461 (3 hours)
    • ECON elective A1 (3 hours)
    • Core 34: US Culture (3 hours)
    • PHIL 375 (3 hours)
  • Spring:
    • EECS 330 (4 hours)
    • EECS 678 (4 hours)
    • ECON 526 (3 hours)
    • ECON elective A2 (3 hours)
    • Core 34: Global Culture (3 hours)
• Senior:
  • Fall:
    • EECS 581 (3 hours)
    • EECS 565 (3 hours)
    • EECS CS elective 1 (3 hours)
    • ECON elective B1 (3 hours)
    • Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (3 hours)
  • Spring:
    • EECS 582 (Capstone) (3 hours)
    • EECS CS elective 2 (3 hours)
    • EECS CS elective 3 (3 hours)
    • ECON elective B2 (3 hours)
    • Core 34: Arts and Humanities (3 hours)

Total Hours

The total hours required for the program is 125.

Notes

• This course is a major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34: SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
• This course is a Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program's faculty.
• This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course, it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.