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Economics

Description. Economics courses provide students with an opportunity to develop critical analytical skills that will improve their performance in other courses and professional pursuits. These include understanding graphs and charts; employing statistical analysis; using cost-benefit analysis; evaluating different theoretical perspectives; and developing professional presentations and writing skills.

Rationale. Employers recognize that the study of economics develops the professional skills necessary for success including the analytical skills needed for the complex tasks in today's highly technical work environment. A 1995 survey in ACJS Today, ranked economics as one of the top three most desirable majors for law school admissions. Graduate schools recognize that the study of economics develops the analytical and research skills that prepare students for the rigors of advanced education.

Credits required. 18

Minor coordinator. Professor Jay Hamilton, Department of Economics (212.237.8093, jhamilton@jjay.cuny.edu).

Requirements. Students who desire a minor in Economics must complete 18 credits (six courses) subject to the approval of the department chair.

Select six

ACC 250 Introduction to Accounting
ACC 251 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ECO 101 Principles of Economics
ECO 170 Introduction to the Economics of Crime and Social Problems 
ECO 215 Economics of Regulation and the Law
ECO 220 Macroeconomics 
ECO 225 Microeconomics 
ECO 231 Global Economic Development and Crime
ECO 245 International Economics 
ECO 260 Environmental Economics, Regulation and Policy 
ECO 265 Introduction to Public Sector Economics 
ECO 270 Urban Economics 
ECO 280 Economics of Labor 
ECO 300 The Political Economy of Governmental Activity 
ECO 310 Economics in Historical Perspectives
ECO 324 Money and Banking
ECO 327 Political Economy of Gender
ECO 335 Economics of Finance
ECO 333 Sustainability: Perserving the Earth as a Human Habitat
ECO 360/SOC 360 Corporate and White Collar Crime


Total: 18 credits