Program Overview:
Rooted in a liberal arts foundation, the Economics curriculum provides students with the understanding of the forces that shape our economy and the tools necessary for attaining positive results of a process of analysis toward an optimum and efficient set of solutions for economic stability, growth, and progress.
The curriculum includes the fundamental economic theories which impart general knowledge of the ways in which resources are allocated in our society, and new fields in economics which provide students with an increased focus on contemporary economic, social, management, and policy issues. Courses in economics use data, deductive logic, quantitative analysis, industry studies, and theoretical analysis to increase student understanding of how our economy works, the problems we face as an economy and the great policy debates of our time.
Program Contacts:
To email the Department Chair,
Dr. Angela Gordon, Economics Department
Program Webpage:
Economics, BS
Program Requirements:
Completion of Major and Graduation Requirements:
Students must complete 122 credits of The College of Saint Rose bachelor’s degree minimum credit requirement and maintain a 2.0 overall grade point average to graduate.
The Bachelors of Science Degree in Economics requires 44-45 credits in the Major that include:
| | 9 Required Economics Courses | 33 |
| | 2 Economics Electives | 7-8 |
| | Calculus I | 4 |
Students must also complete the College’s Liberal Education requirements, including the following Liberal Education course that are required for the Economics major:
MAT 180: may be waived if a student can test in at a higher level of math.
A grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or C, or better must be received for all courses applied toward the Major.
Required Courses (37 credits)
Choose two of the following electives: (7-8 credits)
Summary of Degree Requirements (122 credits)
Liberal Education Requirements (41 credits)
including:
Additional Liberal and General Education Requirements (7 credits)
| ACC 121 | Prin Financial Accounting | 3 |
| | and | |
| MAT 184 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| | or | |
| BUS 280 | Introduction to Economic Statistics | 4 |
Required Economic Courses (37 credits)
including:
Two Economic Electives (7-8 credits)
General Electives (29-30 credits)
Economics Major: 4-Year Study Plan
Year 1-Fall
Year 1-Spring
| ECO 106 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MAT 190 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| | Lib-Edu | |
| | Lib-Edu | |
| | Lib-Edu | |
Year 2-Fall
| ECO 251 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 4 |
| MAT 184 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| | or | |
| BUS 280 | Introduction to Economic Statistics | 4 |
| | ECO Elective | |
| | Lib-Edu | |
| | Lib-Edu | |
Year 2-Spring
| ECO 352 | Economics of Management | 3 |
| | Lib-Edu | |
| | Lib-Edu | |
| | Lib-Edu | |
| | Lib-Edu | |
Year 3-Fall
| ECO 365 | Money and Banking | 4 |
| ECO 380 | Topics: Economic Issues | 3 -4 |
| | ECO Electives | |
| | Lib-Edu | |
Year 3-Spring
| ECO 386 | Sustainable Economic Development | 4 |
| ECO 390 | Structure of American Industry | 4 |
| | ECO Electives | |
| | Lib-Edu | |
Year 4-Fall
| ECO 455 | International Trade and Finance | 4 |
Year 4-Spring
MAT 180 (College Algebra) may be waived if a student tests in at higher level of mathematics.
Economics Major: Transfer Students
The department will accept ECO 105, ECO 106, MAT 180, MAT 190, and MAT 195.
Year 3-Fall
| ECO 251 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECO 254 | Social Economics | 4 |
| ECO 380 | Topics: Economic Issues | 3 -4 |
| | ECO Electives | |
| | ECO Electives | |
Year 3-Spring
| ECO 256 | Contemporary Economic Issues | 4 |
| ECO 352 | Economics of Management | 3 |
| | Lib-Edu | |
| | ECO Electives | |
| | ECO Electives | |
Year 4-Fall
| ECO 365 | Money and Banking | 4 |
| ECO 455 | International Trade and Finance | 4 |
| | ECO Electives | |
Year 4-Spring
| ECO 386 | Sustainable Economic Development | 4 |
| ECO 390 | Structure of American Industry | 4 |
| | ECO Electives | |
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
The School of Business at The College of Saint Rose, inclusive of its degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.acbsp.org/p/st/ld/sid=s1_001
Minor(s)
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Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.
More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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