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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Economics
Economics
Total Credits: 122
About the Program
The B.A. program equips students with the necessary competencies for successful careers in corporations, government, or non-profit organizations, education, and research. The career infused degree map allows students to commit to their career exploration by aligning coursework with career readiness milestones.
Degree Map
Freshman
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 111 - English Composition I |
| 3 | ECO 166 - Introduction of Macroeconomics |
| 4 | MAT 171 - Elements of Precalculus OR MAT 172 - Precalculus |
| 3 | Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences |
| 3 | LEH 250 - First-year Seminar |
| 16 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Activate your Handshake account with CEDC to begin exploring career resources and opportunities available through your college’s career center
- Create a resume to begin documenting your achievements. Review samples for your major on Handshake Document Library
- Join a club or professional association to explore and expand your network in Economics. Explore honor society options on campus.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 121 - English Composition II |
| 3 | Flexible Core - US Experience in its Diversity |
| 4 | MAT 174 - Elements of Calculus (Depending on Math placement |
| 1 | MAT 155 - Calculus 1 Laboratory |
| 3 | ECO 167 - Introduction of Microeconomics |
| 3 | Elective |
| 17 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Create a LinkedIn account to establish your professional presence online & build connections.
- Explore career paths in Economics and take the Focus 2 Career Assessment. Code: Lightning
- Explore and apply to early pipeline programs (America Needs You (ANY), Year Up, CUNY Opportunities, Wall Street Direct) and internships in Economics for freshman and sophomores.
- Create a draft cover letter you can use to apply to internships and pipeline programs.
Sophomore
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | LCR Foreign Language I |
| 3 | LCR Flexible Core - Scientific World |
| 3 | LCR Flexible Core - World Cultures and Global Issues |
| 4 | MAT 175 and 155 |
| 3 | Elective |
| 1 | CED 201 - Business Career Exploration: Self-Assessment, Discovery and Preparation |
| 17 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Identify a Mentor with whom you can check-in periodically (Economics Faculty, Economics Graduate Faculty, The City Tutors, Streetwise Partners).
- Update your resume with any new achievements.
- Subscribe to the New York Jobs CEO Council and CUNY Weekly Newsletter for exclusive opportunities, events, and career resources.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | General Education Foreign Language Option |
| 3 | Flexible Core - Creative Expression |
| 3 | Flexible Core - Any Area |
| 3 | Major Elective Core - Select 12 credits (ECO 305, ECO 306, ECO 311, ECO 322, ECO 323, ECO 324, ECO 326, ECO 331, ECO 344, ECO 345, ECO 401, ECO 431 or BBA 310) |
| 3 | Elective |
| 15 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Attend an interview workshop to learn the fundamentals of interviewing for roles with an Economics degree.
- Apply for internships that provide hands-on experience in Economics (Bloomberg, NYCEDC, Federal Reserve Bank of NY, NBER, U.S Dept of Treasury, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, Goldman Sachs).
- Identify skills/certificates outside of the classroom (LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, CUNY Upskilling) to complete.
- Explore the (National Association of Business Economics & American Economics Association, Informs)
Junior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | LEH 352 OR LEH 353 OR LEH 354 OR LEH 355 (must have achieved 45 credits & declared your major |
| 3 | ECO 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics |
| 3 | ECO 302 - Economic Statistics |
| 3 | Major Elective Course - Select 12 credits (ECO 305, ECO 306, ECO 311, ECO 322, ECO 323, ECO 324, ECO 326, ECO 331, ECO 344, ECO 345, ECO 401, ECO 431 or BBA 310) |
| 3 | Elective |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Consult with faculty to participate in case competitions with Battle of the Brains X ALPFA, Accenture Innovation Challenge.
- Practice Mock Interview with your Career Specialist.
- Research graduate school or other postgraduate opportunities if considering further education.
- Take FREE instructor-led MS Office Workshops with Lehman IT Center.
- Attend career fairs, symposiums, conferences and seminars to network with professionals
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | LEH 352 or 353 or 354 or 355 |
| 3 | ECO 301 - Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| 4 | ECO 402 Econometrics |
| 1 | CED 301 - Business Career Goals, Networking and Strategies |
| 3 | Elective |
| 3 | Elective |
| 17 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Take leadership roles in the club or professional association you belong to.
- Engage in LEAP on Suitable and other Experiential Learning Opportunities to explore career paths & develop practical skills in economics.
- Work in at least one Economics internship by the end of summer or after your junior year.
- Engage with career guidance, networking, and hiring events on Handshake and Forage to deepen your understanding of your career path.
Senior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | Major Elective Course - Select 12 credits (ECO 305, ECO 306 ECO 311, ECO 322, ECO 323, ECO 324, ECO 326, ECO 331, ECO 344, ECO 345, ECO 401, ECO 431 or BBA 310) |
| 2 | Elective |
| 3 | Elective |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course I |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course II |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Meet with your Career Specialist for job search preparation: Finalize your professional resume, and cover letter, and prepare for interviews.
- Review key economics exams that can help strengthen your career(CAS, SOA, CFA, FRM, CFP).
- If applicable complete the process for applying to graduate school.
- As graduation nears, connect with mentors and network for career advice, job leads, and continued mentorship.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | Major Elective Course - Select 12 credits (ECO 305, ECO 306 ECO 311, ECO 322, ECO 323, ECO 324, ECO 326, ECO 331, ECO 344, ECO 345, ECO 401, ECO 431 or BBA 310) |
| 4 | Elective |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course III |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course IV |
| 13 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- It is recommended that you take the Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) from FINRA.
- If appropriate, complete the process of applying to graduate school.
- Be sure to explore the CUNY Alumni website for valuable resources!
- Complete the Cap and Gown Survey in CUNYFirst.
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