Economics Minor

College of Arts and Sciences
105 Bowman Hall
Tel: 330-672-2062
Fax: 330-672-2646
Web: http://www.kent.edu/cas

College of Business Administration
Department of Economics
Room 480, Business Administration Building
E-mail: economics@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2366
Fax: 330-672-9808
Web: http://business.kent.edu/academic/econ/default.asp

The minor in economics provides a basis for the application of economic analysis, which is the foundation for most business decisions. The minor allows the choice among a wide range of electives and therefore provides a well-rounded preparation for careers in business and public service. The emphasis on critical thinking in the economics minor is also excellent preparation for law and other graduate study.

*Economics upper-division electives (9) may include ECON 32040 or 32041 if not selected above, chosen with advisor approval

Requirements to declare the economics minor:

• Officially declared major (not pre-major, general, undeclared or exploratory); however, advising is available and recommended anytime prior to declaration
• Minimum 30 semester hours completed
• Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA

Requirement to graduate with the economics minor:

• Minimum 2.00 GPA (including all attempts) is required in the minor courses.

Notes:

1. It is highly recommended that students electing the economics minor complete at least one mathematics course at the MATH 11010 level or higher before registering for upper- division economics courses.
2. To earn a College of Business Administration minor, students must complete at least two courses in the minor at Kent State University on a graded basis. At least one of these courses must be at the upper-division (30000 or 40000) level.