ECONOMICS, BS. Policies. Degree Requirements. Admissions & Policies. Requirements. Electives without Concentration

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1 Economics, BS ECONOMICS, BS Banner Code: LA-BS-ECON D50 Mason Hall Fairfax Campus Website: economics.gmu.edu/programs/la-bs-econ Economics is about more than money and profits. It is a way of looking at the world through the lens of incentives, choices, and markets to help uncover new solutions to the persistent problems in our society. This economic perspective sheds light on important issues in the areas of production, education, crime, the environment, international trade, immigration, health care, economic growth, poverty, and more. The BS in Economics provides a stronger emphasis on quantitative analysis. Students prepare for a career as an analyst in government, consulting, trade associations, or other private sector positions, and for graduate school in economics or more quantitative business administration programs. Admissions & Policies Policies Students pursuing this degree must complete a minimum of 59 credits of required coursework with a minimum GPA of Students completing a concentration will complete additional credits. For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see AP.5 Undergraduate Policies. Requirements Degree Requirements Total credits: minimum 20 Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab. Some economics courses may fulfill the Mason Core requirement in global understanding. Check with the departmental advising office for more information. Economics majors can fulfill the Mason Core synthesis requirement with ECON 09 Economic Problems and Public Policies. Core Courses without Concentration Required Courses ECON 0 Contemporary Microeconomic Principles (with a grade of C or above) ECON 0 (with a grade of C or above) ECON 06 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON 5 Introduction to Econometrics MATH MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Select one from the following: - IT 0 CS 2 HNRS 5 & MIS 02 Introduction to Computing (Topic Varies) Total Credits Select one from the following: 6 & STAT 50 STAT & STAT 5 Introductory I and Introductory II Probability and for Engineers and Probability and for With departmental permission, BUS 20 Analytics I and BUS 0 Analytics II may also be substituted for the two of Introductory I and STAT 50 Introductory II OR STAT Probability and for Engineers and STAT 5 Probability and Additional Course ACCT 20 Survey of Accounting or STAT 62 Introduction to Computer Statistical Packages Total Credits Electives without Concentration Electives Select 2 credits of electives from courses in economics at 2 the 00 and 00 level Total Credits 2 ECON 85 International Economic Policy may not be used to fulfill this requirement. If ECON 0 Introduction to Mathematical Economics is chosen as an elective, students need not take the -credit course MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II; however, MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II is strongly recommended for students considering graduate school in economics since it is required for admission to most graduate programs. An additional calculus course beyond MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II is also advisable for students considering graduate study in economics. Optional Concentrations Students interested in a degree in economics with a concentration will complete the coursework for one of the concentrations below.

2 2 Economics, BS Concentration in Managerial Economics (MECN) Students who wish to focus their BS in economics for application in the business world may choose to pursue a concentration in managerial economics. They complete 62 credits, 0 of which may be used also to fulfill Mason Core requirements. Required Courses ECON 0 ECON 0 Contemporary Microeconomic Principles ECON 06 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON 08 Managerial Economics and Strategy ECON 0 Money and Banking ECON Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON 5 Introduction to Econometrics Total Credits 2 Select one from the following: 6 & STAT 50 STAT & STAT 5 Introductory I and Introductory II Probability and for Engineers and Probability and for With departmental permission, BUS 20 Analytics I and BUS 0 Analytics II may also be substituted for the two of Introductory I and STAT 50 Introductory II OR STAT Probability and for Engineers and STAT 5 Probability and Required Courses in Math, Accounting, and Information Technology ACCT 20 Survey of Accounting Select one from the following: - IT 0 CS 2 HNRS 5 & MIS 02 MATH Introduction to Computing (Topic Varies) MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Total Credits -5 ECON 0 Introduction to Mathematical Economics may not be substituted for MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II for the concentration Two Required Courses in Writing BUS 0 Develop Professional Skills I: Foundational Elements BUS 0 Develop Professional Skills II: Advanced Elements Electives in Economics Select 9 credits from the following: 9 ECON 2 ECON 70 ECON 90 ECON 2 ECON 5 ECON 20 ECON 2 ECON 96 Economics of Labor Economics of Industrial Organization International Economics Game Theory and Economics of Law and Economics International Money and Finance Financial Economics Special Topics in Economics Total Credits 9 Additional Electives in Economics Select 6 credits of electives in economics from courses at the 00 and 00 level 6 ECON 85 International Economic Policy may not be used to fulfill this requirement. Elective not in Economics Select one elective from the following: BULE 0 FNAN 0 MGMT 0 MKTG 0 MIS 0 OM 0 Legal Environment of Financial Management Principles of Management Principles of Marketing Introduction to Information Systems Operations Management Total Credits Concentration in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) This is a high credit concentration for students interested in a program that explores the interdisciplinary connections between philosophy, political science, and economics. Required Courses in Economics ECON 0 Contemporary Microeconomic Principles ECON 0 ECON 06 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON 5 Introduction to Econometrics ECON 2 Game Theory and Economics of Total Credits 8 Select one from the following: 6 & STAT 50 Introductory I and Introductory II

3 Economics, BS STAT & STAT 5 Probability and for Engineers and Probability and for With departmental permission, BUS 20 Analytics I and BUS 0 Analytics II may also be substituted for the two of Introductory I and STAT 50 Introductory II OR STAT Probability and for Engineers and STAT 5 Probability and Required Courses in Math and Information Technology Select one from the following: - IT 0 CS 2 HNRS 5 & MIS 02 MATH Introduction to Computing (Topic Varies) MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Total Credits -2 Electives Select 8 credits of electives in economics at the 00 and 00 level 8 Total Credits 8 ECON 85 International Economic Policy may not be used to fulfill this requirement. If ECON 0 Introduction to Mathematical Economics is chosen as an elective, students need not take the -credit course MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II; however, MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II is strongly recommended for students considering graduate school in economics since it is required for admission to most graduate programs. An additional calculus course beyond MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II is also advisable for students considering graduate study in economics. Philosophy PHIL/GOVT 2 Modern Western Political Theory or PHIL/GOVT 27 Contemporary Western Political Theory PHIL 57 Philosophy of the Social Sciences or PHIL 7 Philosophy of Natural Sciences PHIL 58 Ethics and Economics PHIL Theories of Decision Total Credits 2 Public and International Affairs GOVT 0 Introduction to American Government GOVT/PHIL 2 Classical Western Political Theory GOVT 22 Constitutional Interpretation GOVT 67 Current Issues in Economic Policy Total Credits 2 Capstone Experience Course GOVT 69 Philosophy, Politics, and Economics or PHIL/ECON 60 Senior Seminar in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Total Credits Writing-Intensive Requirement The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated as "writing intensive" in their majors at the 00 level or above. Students majoring in economics fulfill this requirement by successfully completing: Select one from the following: ECON 5 ECON 55 ECON 65 ECON 5 ECON 70 Introduction to Econometrics The Political Economy of Nonprofit Topics in Economic History Economics of Energy Economics of Regulation Total Credits Upper Level Requirements Students seeking a bachelor s degree must apply at least 5 credits of upper-level courses (numbered 00 or above) toward graduation requirements. Mason Core Note: Some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure they fulfill all remaining Mason Core requirements. Foundation Requirements Written Communication 6 Oral Communication Quantitative Reasoning Information Technology -7 Core Requirements Arts Global Understanding Literature Natural Science 7 Social and Behavioral Sciences Western Civilization/World History Synthesis/Capstone Requirement Synthesis/Capstone Total Credits 0 minimum credits

4 Economics, BS Additional Electives Any remaining credits may be completed with electives to bring the degree total to 20 Honors Honors in the Major Students pursuing departmental honors must complete 6 hours of ECON 95 RS: Honors Thesis in Economics culminating with an original work of research and an oral presentation. Requirements for departmental honors are in addition to the coursework required for the major. Students must complete ECON 95 RS: Honors Thesis in Economics with a grade of B or higher to receive departmental honors. Economics majors who have completed 90 credits with an overall GPA of.50 and a GPA of.50 within the major are eligible to apply. Not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements are guaranteed acceptance. Applications will be available starting May st of each year. Applications are due by August st. To be accepted into the program and enroll in ECON 95 RS: Honors Thesis in Economics students must submit a research proposal. Research proposals can be developed independently or by completing ECON 9 Honors Thesis Writing Seminar with a grade of B or higher. Completion of ECON 9 Honors Thesis Writing Seminar is not required for departmental honors. Accelerated Master's The accelerated master's programs listed below specify the BS in economics as a feeder degree for their programs. It is important to note, however, that many accelerated master's programs are available for any bachelor's degree at Mason, including this one. See the full list of master's degrees with accelerated programs at George Mason. Economics, BA or BS/Economics, Accelerated MA Overview Highly-qualified Mason economics majors may apply to the accelerated master's degree program. If accepted, students will be able to earn both a BA or BS and a MA in economics after satisfactory completion of credits. Graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for professional school or a PhD program in economics or a related discipline. For more detailed information, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies. Application Requirements Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions. For information specific to the accelerated MA in economics, see Application Requirements and Deadlines ( ACEL-ECON) on the departmental web site. Accelerated Option Requirements While undergraduate students, accelerated master's students will be required to complete two master's courses to be applied to the undergraduate degree as upper level credit. These two courses must be selected from the following five courses: Select two from the following: 6 ECON 55 ECON 6 ECON 62 ECON 65 ECON 60 Survey of Applied Econometrics Microeconomic Theory Microeconomic Theory II Macroeconomic Theory Mathematical Economics I Once admitted to the accelerated master's pathway, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of.25 in all course work and earn a grade of B or better (.00 or higher) in course work applied to their major. Upon completion and conferral of the undergraduate degree in the semester indicated in the application, they submit the Bachelor's/ Accelerated Master's Transition Form and are admitted to graduate status. As graduate students, accelerated master's students have an advanced standing. They must meet all master's degree requirements except for the two courses (6 credits) they completed as undergraduates. Students must begin their master's program the semester immediately following conferral of the undergraduate degree. Reserve Graduate Credit While undergraduate students, accelerated master's students may take an additional two master's courses as reserve graduate credit. These two additional master's courses must be selected from the following five courses: Select two from the following: 6 ECON 55 ECON 6 ECON 62 ECON 65 ECON 60 Survey of Applied Econometrics Microeconomic Theory Microeconomic Theory II Macroeconomic Theory Mathematical Economics I These credits do not apply to the undergraduate degree. To apply these credits to the master's degree, students should use the Bachelor's/ Accelerated Master's Transition Form. The ability to take courses, including ones not listed above, for reserve graduate credit is available to all high achieving undergraduates with the permission of the department. Permission is normally granted only to qualified Mason seniors within 5 hours of graduation. See AP... Graduate Course Enrollment by Undergraduates.

5 Economics, BS 5 BS (selected)/statistical Science, Accelerated MS Overview Highly-qualified students in selected BS programs (see below) have the option of obtaining an accelerated Statistical Science, MS. Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master s degree. For more detailed information, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies. Admission Requirements Students enrolled in a BS degree in any one of the Volgenau School major areas, in the Mathematics, BS program from the College of Science, or in the Economics, BS program from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences may apply to this option if they have earned 90 undergraduate credits with an overall GPA of.00. Criteria for admission are identical to criteria for admission to the Statistical Science, MS program, which include successful completion of the following Mason courses each with a grade of C or better: MATH MATH Analytic Geometry and Calculus II MATH 2 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III MATH 20 Linear Algebra or MATH 2 Abstract Algebra Introductory I or STAT Probability and for Engineers and Scientists I STAT 6 Probability for Engineers or MATH 5 Probability Accelerated Option Requirements Students must complete all credits that satisfy requirements for the BS and MS programs, with 6 credits overlapping with grades of B or better in two 500-level STAT courses selected from STAT 5 Applied Probability, STAT 55 Applied I, and STAT 57 Survey Sampling I. Degree Conferral Students must apply the semester before they expect to complete the BS requirements to have the BS degree conferred. In addition, at the beginning of the student's final undergraduate semester, students must complete a Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition form that is submitted to the Office of the University Registrar and Graduate Recruitment and Enrollment Services. At the completion of MS requirements, a master's degree is conferred.