- ECON 202 Microeconomics
- ECON 203 Macroeconomics
- ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory
- Economics Upper Level Elective*
- Economics Upper Level Elective*
Minoring in Economics
The study of economics provides a rigorous structure for decision-making, whether on academic topics or day-to-day activities such as how to divide roommate expenses or how to allocate time between study and recreation. Economics teaches students how to think rationally about problems, a skill that is essential in any profession. A minor in economics provides knowledge and information that will make a student a better-informed consumer and participant in the world economy. It also provides a basis for a better understanding of world events.
Declaring an Economics Minor
- Meet with your major academic advisor to have the Economics Minor added
- There is not an Economics Minor application process
Over 90 Earned Hours
The Department of Economics no longer requires a formal petition.
Meet with your major academic advisor to discuss:
- Your current degree progress
- Proposed Economics Minor completion plan
- Graduation timeline if approved
Approved: Your major academic advisor will add the Economics Minor to your degree plan and a note will be added to Navigate with the minor completion plan you agreed on.
Denied: Your major academic advisor will not add the Economics Minor to your degree plan and a note will be added to Navigate stating adding the minor is not in your best interest for your graduation timeline.
Course Requirements
If you have questions that are not answered above or in the FAQ's below, please email econadvising@tamu.edu.
Google Drive
Check out our Economics Minor Google Drive Folder. We have compiled all the resources you need as an Economics Minor, or prospective minor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No.
No, there is not. Use Aggie Schedule Builder to check Restrictions and Prerequisites to find classes in which you are eligible to enroll.
The following classes are typically offered without major restrictions:
- ECON 311 Money and Banking
- ECON 330 Economic Development
- ECON 452 International Trade Theory and Policy
- Any elective the Department feels there is excess of seat availability
*All Economics Minor coursework, with the exception of ECON 202, is offered in-person only. It is not possible to complete an Economics minor online.
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No.
No. The Department of Economics does not force for any reason. We encourage you to keep checking back for open seats.
- Economics-Major Restricted: a force will not be considered, even with "professor approval."
- If seats remain during open registration, or add/drop week, the Department may open the class. It is at the discretion of the Department, not the students.
- Full Courses: at fire code capacity
- Prerequisites Not Met: a force or override will not be considered
- Restrictions Not Met: a force or override will not be considered.
- Economics-Major Restricted: a force will not be considered, even with "professor approval."
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No.
No. Economics uses Aggie Schedule Builder for registration and releases seats to fire code capacity. Monitor the system to see if a seat becomes available in your desired class.
If you miss your pre-registration time you must make a schedule of what is available.
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No.
The Department of Economics does not provide prerequisite overrides. At time of registration your Texas A&M transcript must reflect that you meet the posted prerequisites in Aggie Schedule Builder.
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NO
Absolutely not.
Aggie Schedule Builder Prerequisites: ECON 202 w/Min Grade C and (MATH 142 w/Min Grade C or MATH 151 w/Min Grade C or MATH 171 w/Min Grade C)
ECON 202 Microeconomics and MATH 142 Business Calculus (or an accepted equivalent) with a letter grade of C or higher must be posted to your Texas A&M transcript to register for ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory. No Exceptions.
Should you register for ECON 323 for a future term while currently enrolled in ECON 202 and/or MATH 142, but then Q Drop one or both, you must complete the required prerequisite(s) with a C or higher prior to the start of the term in which you are enrolled in ECON 323. Failure to comply will result in ECON 323 being removed from your schedule.
Plan accordingly.
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The Department of Economics DOES NOT give overrides for in progress prerequisites from other institutions. Prereqs are listed in Aggie Schedule Builder so you need to plan accordingly to request an official transcript, have it posted by Texas A&M, and register on time.
- Study your degree plan
- Know what is required
- Plan your path to degree completion properly