Economics, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Sample Plan for New Students

The sample shows a typical plan to complete the degree based on current degree requirements and course offerings, and is not the only possible plan. The number of credits for each course is in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites, and the order of courses in the sample plan accounts for these. Each new student, in consultation with their advisor, will complete a personal academic plan tailored to their specific goals and interests. 

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Degree Requirements

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 120 semester credits or 180 quarter credits
  • Credits in Major: 42 semester credits or 70 quarter credits
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 

 

Semester-Based Degree Plan

Four-Year Sample Plan For New Students

For students who enroll in Summer 2027 or beyond

Year 1

Course Fall Spring
Course 1 MATH 1130: Elements of Calculus for Business or MATH 1344: Calculus I (3) ECON 2130: Principles of Economics- Macro (3)
Course 2 UCOR 1000: Signature Seminar (3) UCOR Stage II (3)
Course 3 UCOR Stage I (3) UCOR Stage II (3)
Course 4 UCOR Stage I (3) UCOR Stage II (3)
Course 5 ECON 2110: Principles of Economics- Micro (3) UCOR Stage II (3)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Create plan in Student Planning
  • Meet with your New Student Mentor

Year 2

Course Fall Spring
Course 1 ECON 2100: Business Statistics (3) ECON 3100: Quantitative Methods and Applications (3)
Course 2 General Elective (3) ECON Elective (3)
Course 3 UCOR Stage II (3) UCOR Stage II (3)
Course 4 General Elective (3) General Elective (3)
Course 5 General Elective (3) General Elective (3)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with a Faculty Mentor
  • Plan for Study Abroad

Year 3

Course Fall Spring
Course 1 ECON 3110: Intermediate Microeconomics (3) ECON 3130: Global and Domestic Macroeconomics (3)
Course 2 ECON Elective (3) ECON Elective (3)
Course 3 UCOR Stage III (3) UCOR Stage III (3)
Course 4 General Elective (3) General Elective (3)
Course 5 General Elective (3) General Elective (3)

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Albers Career Center
  • Meet with Faculty Mentor

Year 4

Course Fall Spring
Course 1 ECON Elective (3) ECON 4800: History of Economic Thought or ECON 4890: Senior Research (3)
Course 2 ECON Elective (3) UCOR Stage III (3)
Course 3 General Elective (3) ECON Elective (3)
Course 4 General Elective (3) General Elective (3)
Course 5 General Elective (3) General Elective (3)

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Participate in Albers Mentor Program

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Stage I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Stage. For more information, please visit the website.

Stage 1: Foundations

  • UCOR 1000/2000 Signature Seminar
  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
  • UCOR 1500 Philosophies of Humanity

Stage 2: Inquiry

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2300 Inquiry Seminar in Creative Arts and Expression
  • UCOR 2400 Inquiry Seminar in Literature, Art, or History
  • UCOR 2600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 2800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
  • UCOR 2910 Ethical Inquiry

Stage 3: Engagement

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3200 Global Perspectives
  • UCOR 3300 Responsibility and Action

Curriculum Notes

  • All Albers courses require a C- or better including math courses. Transfer credit for Albers requires a C or better.
  • Students who do not place into MATH 1130 or MATH 1344 will need to complete prerequisites: MATH 1023 & MATH 1024 or MATH 1026.
  • All 3000/4000 level business courses require Advanced Standing.
  • Excel Level I Certification must be completed before graduation.
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

Visit the page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email Albers Advising at Albers_UG-advising@seattleu.edu.

Resources for Success

Soar during your time here:

Excel in every class:

Source the best research:

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  • Search the expansive network of .

Graduate on time:

Build your future career:

Expand your horizons:

  • Apply for .
  • Create something at the .

Quarter-Based Degree Plan

Four-Year Sample Plan For New Students

For students who enroll prior to Summer 2027

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 †MATH 1130 – Business Calc (5) OR †MATH 1334 – Calc. I (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) †ECON 2100 – Business Stats (5)
Course 2 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) †ECON 2110 – Microeconomics (5) 
Course 3 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)

†Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter.

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Create plan in Student Planning
  • Meet with your New Student Mentor

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 †ECON 3100 – Quant. Methods & Apps. (5) ECON 3130 – Global and Domestic Macroecon. (5) ECON Major Elective (5)
Course 2 †ECON 2130 – Macroeconomics (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)
Course 3 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2910 – Business Ethics (5) General Elective (5)

Major specific course
†Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. 

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with a Faculty Mentor
  • Plan for Study Abroad

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 ECON Major Elective (5) ECON Major Elective (5) ECON Major Elective (5)
Course 2 *ECON 3110 – Intermediate Microecon. (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)
Course 3 UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) General Elective (5)
Course 4     Excel Level I Certification Exam

Major specific course
*ECON 3110 can be taken in either Fall or Winter quarter. ECON 3110 can be swapped with an ECON major elective.

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Albers Career Center
  • Meet with Faculty Mentor

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 ECON Major Elective (5) ECON Major Elective (5) General Elective (5)
Course 2 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) *ECON 4800 or 4890 – Senior Synthesis (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)

Major specific courses
*ECON 4800 is only offered in Spring and should be taken in Senior year.

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Participate in Albers Mentor Program

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See for prerequisites and for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking 
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2910 Business Ethics

Module III

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges 
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

Curriculum Notes

  • All Albers courses require a C- or better including Math 1130 or 1334. Transfer credit for Albers courses requires a C or better.
  • Students that do not place into Math 1130 or 1334 will need to complete the prerequisites: MATH 1023 & 1024 or MATH 1026.
  • All 3000/4000 level business courses require Advanced Standing.
  • Excel Level I Certification must be completed before graduation.
  • For complete information on course, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page. 

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

Visit the page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email Albers Advising at Albers_UG-advising@seattleu.edu.

Resources for Success

Soar during your time here:

Excel in every class:

Source the best research:

  • Connect with your librarians for
  • Search the expansive network of .

Graduate on time:

Build your future career:

Expand your horizons:

  • Apply for
  • Create something at the

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