Economics
BS in Economics
Distribution Requirements (total 48 credits)
- English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.
- Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.
- Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.
- Literature: Any 100 or 200 level MET EN literature course or MET HU 221.
- Natural Science: Two natural sciences selected from distribution course offerings in the natural sciences (N).
- Philosophy: One course.
- History: One course.
- Additional: Three courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H); one from the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the natural sciences (N).
Specialization and Related Courses (total 56 credits)
Fourteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses must be selected with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.
Required: Ten courses. Courses selected must include the following:
- MET EC 101 Introductory Microeconomic Analysis
- MET EC 102 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis
- MET EC 201 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
- MET EC 202 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
Six economics courses above MET EC 320. This requirement may have to be met by taking a course(s) in the College of Arts & Sciences at day tuition rates.
Related Courses
- MET MA 113 Elementary Statistics
and three courses selected from offerings in the related fields of accounting, anthropology, finance, geography, history, mathematics, political science, or sociology.
Electives (total 24 credits)
Usually six courses (24 credits), but possibly more depending on transfer credits, chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Undergraduate Student Services, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 102, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2980; email: metuss@bu.edu.
