Economics (Minor)
The Economics Minor is designed to acquaint the student with the problems of resource allocation under a variety of conditions. The minor provides theoretical and applied courses in diverse areas including economics and public policy, money, banking, urban economics, managerial economics and international economics.
Economics (Minor)
Description
What is Economics at ODU like?
The Economics Minor is designed to acquaint the student with the problems of resource allocation under a variety of conditions. The minor provides theoretical and applied courses in diverse areas including economics and public policy, money, banking, urban economics, managerial economics and international economics.
Program Highlights
What makes Economics at ODU unique?
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At Old Dominion University students will be able to take courses in micro-economics, macroeconomics, development economics, natural resource and environmental economics, international economics, labor economics, transportation economics, urban economics, and more.
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Students may also be able to undertake independent study in a particular area of economics that interests you, under the supervision of a faculty member.
Available On-Campus and Online
Courses
What are some courses offered in Economics at ODU?
ECON 304:
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Develops methods of microeconomic analysis beyond the principles level. Major emphasis is placed on consumer behavior and demand, production and cost, market organization, distribution theory, and welfare theory. Prerequisites: MATH 200 or equivalent and a graded of C or better in ECON 202S, along with a declared major in the University or permission of the Dean's Office.
ECON 305:
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Provides an overall big picture of the economy, focusing on the central problems of unemployment, inflation, the business cycle, and economic growth. Important issues include national income accounting, fiscal policy, monetary policy, the money supply, the money market, interest rates, saving rates, labor markets, productivity, budget surpluses/deficits, trade deficits, and exchange rates. Prerequisites: MATH 162M or equivalent, and a grade of C or better in ECON 201S and ECON 202S, along with a declared major at the University or permission of the Dean's Office.
ECON 450:
International Economics
An analysis of the principles of trade theory and policy with an overall exposition of the principles of international finance. The main objective of the course is to provide knowledge of analytical tools used by economists in analyzing contemporary international economic problems. Prerequisites: ECON 201S and ECON 202S, along with a declared major at the University or permission of the Dean's Office.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Economics at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Economics should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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Phone Office:
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Fax:
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