Economics

What Courses Are Offered by the Department?
Major Requirements in Economics 24 credit core curriculum 220:101 Introduction to Economics-Micro 220:102 Introduction to Economics-Macro 220:231 Statistical Methods 220:322 Introduction to Econometrics 220:323 Intermediate Economic Theory-Micro 220:324 Intermediate Economic Theory-Macro 220:406 Seminar in Applied Economics 640:119 Basic Calculus or 640:135 Calculus I Minor Requirements in Economics 21 credits The following four courses plus three additional economics (220) electives comprise the economics minor. 220:101 Introduction to Economics-Micro 220:102 Introduction to EconomicsMacro 220:323 Intermediate Economic TheoryMicro 220:324 Intermediate Economic TheoryMacro

The 19 credit minor in Computer Science is recommended for students majoring in economics. 640:135 Calculus I (also counts in economics core) 640:237 Discrete Structures 198:101 Computers and Programming I 198:102 Computers and Programming II 198:231 Machine and Assembly Language Programming

Rutgers-Newark

ECONOMICS

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198:335 Data Structures and Algorithm Design

Number of students in major . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Average size of upper-level classes . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Number of undergraduate courses . . . . . . . . . 29

Career Opportunities
Most graduating economics majors take positions in banking, insurance, or in other financial service industries as managers, research analysts, or traders. A number of majors enroll in MBA programs immediately after graduation and others attend law school. The economics curriculum provides an excellent...