Department of Economics

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Economics at The University of Texas at San Antonio is to offer courses and degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels that provide students with the opportunity to gain the necessary theoretical and quantitative tools in economics such that they can understand and apply economics in their daily lives, seek advanced degrees in economics, pursue careers in the global marketplace, and engage in public policy-making. It is also the mission of the Department to provide an environment for its faculty and students to engage in research that will further the understanding of economics and enhance the reputation of the Department, the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, and the University.

The Department of Economics offers both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics. Economics is a highly versatile major that assists students in pursuing a variety of careers, including positions in business, the public sector, the legal field, and politics, where knowledge of economics is a fundamental asset. The department also offers a minor in economics that is open to all majors in the University.

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Economics

The minimum semester credit hours for the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Economics is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.

All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements, and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.B.A. degree in Economics must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students.

MAT 1053 and MAT 1133 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics (020) and the core requirement in the Component Area Option (090). ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences (080).

MAT 1053, MAT 1133, and ECO 2023 may be used to satisfy both Core Curriculum requirements and Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements.

All degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business require 120 hours. If students elect to take a course that satisfies both a Core and CACOB requirement, students may need to take an additional course to meet the 120 hours.

For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements

First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)

All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AIS 1203Academic Inquiry and Scholarship3
AIS 1213AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning3
AIS 1223AIS: Arts and Humanities3
AIS 1233AIS: Business3
AIS 1243AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences3
AIS 1253AIS: Interdisciplinary Education3
AIS 1263AIS: Life and Health Sciences3
AIS 1273AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy3

Communication (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

WRC 1013Freshman Composition I3
WRC 1023Freshman Composition II3

Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

CS 1173Data Analysis and Visualization3
MAT 1023College Algebra with Applications3
MAT 1043Introduction to Mathematics3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3
MAT 1073Algebra for Scientists and Engineers3
MAT 1093Precalculus3
MAT 1133Calculus for Business3
MAT 1193Calculus for the Biosciences3
MAT 1214Calculus I4
STA 1053Basic Statistics3

Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

ANT 2033Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
AST 1013Introduction to Astronomy3
AST 1033Exploration of the Solar System3
BIO 1203Biosciences I for Science Majors3
BIO 1223Biosciences II for Science Majors3
BIO 1233Contemporary Biology I3
BIO 1243Contemporary Biology II3
CHE 1083Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter3
CHE 1093Introduction to Molecular Transformations3
ES 1113Environmental Botany3
ES 1123Environmental Zoology3
ES 1213Environmental Geology3
ES 2013Introduction to Environmental Science I3
ES 2023Introduction to Environmental Science II3
GEO 1013The Third Planet3
GEO 1033Geology of North American National Parks3
GEO 1123Life Through Time3
GES 2613Intro to Physical Geography3
PHY 1943Physics for Scientists and Engineers I3
PHY 1963Physics for Scientists and Engineers II3

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AAS 2013Introduction to African American Studies3
AAS 2113African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues3
ANT 2063Language, Thought, and Culture3
ARC 1113Introduction to the Built Environment3
ARC 2423Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century3
CHN 1014Elementary Chinese I4
CLA 2013Introduction to Ancient Greece3
CLA 2023Introduction to Ancient Rome3
CLA 2323Classical Mythology3
CSH 1103Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I3
CSH 1113Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II3
CSH 1213Topics in World Cultures3
CSH 2113The Foreign Film3
ENG 2013Introduction to Literature3
ENG 2023Literature and Film3
ENG 2213Literary Criticism and Analysis3
ENG 2383Multiethnic Literatures of the United States3
ENG 2423Literature of Texas and the Southwest3
ENG 2443Persuasion and Rhetoric3
FRN 1014Elementary French I4
FRN 2333French Literature in English Translation3
GER 1014Elementary German I4
GER 2333German Literature in English Translation3
GES 1023World Regions & Global Change3
GLA 1013US in Global Context3
GRK 1114Introductory Classical Greek I4
HIS 2123Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2133Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2533Introduction to Latin American Civilization3
HIS 2543Introduction to Islamic Civilization3
HIS 2553Introduction to East Asian Civilization3
HIS 2573Introduction to African Civilization3
HIS 2583Introduction to South Asian Civilization3
HUM 2093World Religions3
ITL 1014Elementary Italian I4
ITL 2333Italian Literature in English Translation3
JPN 1014Elementary Japanese I4
LAT 1114Introductory Latin I4
MAS 2013Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies3
PHI 1043Critical Thinking3
PHI 2013Basic Philosophical Problems3
PHI 2023Introduction to Ancient Philosophy3
PHI 2033Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy3
PHI 2123Contemporary Moral Issues3
RUS 1014Elementary Russian I4
RUS 2333Russian Literature in English Translation3
SPN 1014Elementary Spanish I4
SPN 2333Hispanic Literature in English Translation3
WGSS 2013Introduction to Women’s Studies3
WGSS 2023Introduction to LGBTQ Studies3

Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AHC 1113Art History I3
AHC 1123Art History II3
ARC 1513Great Buildings and Cities of the World3
ARC 2413Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval3
ART 1103Introduction to Visual Arts3
BBL 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
CLA 2033Introduction to Classical Literature3
DAN 2003Introduction to Dance3
HUM 2023Introduction to the Humanities I3
HUM 2033Introduction to the Humanities II3
HUM 2053History of Film3
MAS 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
MUS 2243World Music in Society3
MUS 2633American Roots Music3
MUS 2653Music in Culture3
MUS 2663History and Styles of Jazz3
MUS 2673History and Styles of Rock3
MUS 2683History and Styles of Western Art Music3
MUS 2713History of Recorded Music3
MUS 2743Music and Film3
PHI 2073Philosophy of Art3

American History (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

HIS 1043United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era3
HIS 1053United States History: Civil War Era to Present3
HIS 2053Texas History3

Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

POL 1013Introduction to American Politics3
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133Texas Politics and Society3
POL 1213Civil Rights in Texas and America3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AMS 2043Approaches to American Culture3
ANT 1013Introduction to Anthropology3
ANT 2043Introduction to Archaeology3
ANT 2053Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
BBL 2003Language, Culture, and Society3
BBL 2243Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences3
BIO 1033Drugs and Society3
CRJ 1113The American Criminal Justice System3
ECO 2003Economic Principles and Issues3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics3
EGR 1343The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society3
ES 1003Survey Topics in Environmental Studies3
GES 1013Fundamentals of Geography3
GES 2623Human Geography: People, Place, Culture3
HTH 2413Introduction to Community and Public Health3
HTH 2513Personal Health3
IDS 2113Society and Social Issues3
PSY 1013Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 1013Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 2013Social Problems3
SOC 2023Social Context of Drug Use3

Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

COM 2113Public Speaking3
EGR 1403Technical Communication3
ENG 2413Technical Writing3
PAD 1113Public Administration and Policy in American Society3
PHI 2043Introductory Logic3
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement 3
Communication 6
Mathematics 3
Life and Physical Sciences 6
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3
Creative Arts 3
American History 6
Government-Political Science 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Component Area Option 3
Total Credit Hours 42

Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

All students seeking a B.B.A. degree in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business must complete the following Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses in addition to the Core Curriculum.

ACC 2013Principles of Accounting I3
ACC 2033Principles of Accounting II3
ECO 2013Introductory Macroeconomics3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics (satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum requirement)3
FIN 3013Principles of Business Finance3
GBA 2013Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business3
IS 1403Business Information Systems Fluency3
or IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems
IS 3003Principles of Information Systems for Management3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business (satisfies Mathematics Core Curriculum requirement. This course is not required for Actuarial Science majors) 13
MAT 1133Calculus for Business (satisfies Mathematics or Component Area Option Core Curriculum requirement, Actuarial Science majors must take MAT 1214 in lieu of MAT 1133)3
MGT 3003Business Communication and Professional Development3
MGT 3013Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management3
MGT 4893Management Strategy (taken in semester of graduation)3
MKT 3013Principles of Marketing3
MS 1023Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3003 in lieu of MS 1023)3
MS 3043Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (Actuarial Science majors must take STA 3513 in lieu of MS 3043)3
MS 3053Management Science and Operations Technology3
Note: Students majoring in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics are strongly encouraged to select IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems. IS 1413 is required for Accounting majors.
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Students may elect to substitute MAT 1093 Precalculus for MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business. Students electing to take MAT 1093 will need to meet prerequisites or achieve satisfactory performance on a placement examination. Visit UTSA Testing Services for more information regarding math placement exams.

In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements and requirements from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), all candidates for the degree must complete the following degree requirements.

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the B.B.A. degree in Economics, whether they are a declared major or a business studies pathway student, must successfully complete the business math gateway course MAT 1053 (TCCN MATH 1324) or equivalent with a grade of "C-" or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W,” or by taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change his, her or their major outside of business. Upon the second failed attempt students will be changed to undeclared (UND) and will not be eligible for a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) or a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree. 

MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3

Degree Requirements

A. Major Requirements33
Introductory Macroeconomics
Introductory Microeconomics 1
Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Introduction to Econometrics
15 semester credit hours of upper-division Economics electives
B. Support Work45
Business Common Body of Knowledge (51 SCH) (9 SCH satisfy core curriculum requirements and additional 3 SCH satisfy the major requirement) 2
C. Free Electives9
9 semester credit hours of free electives
Recommendations:
To help satisfy the Free Electives requirement, students are recommended to complete one of the Focus Options listed in the tables below. 3
Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics or Finance should inform the chair of the Economics department.
Total Credit Hours87
1

ECO 2023 is also used to satisfy Core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

2

Semester credit hours for ECO 2013 and ECO 2023 count towards the Major requirement.

3

If applicable, a course appearing under a focus option may be counted toward Major or Support Work requirements and not as a free elective. Note that an individual focus option may not exhaust the semester credit hours available for free electives. Semester credit hours required to achieve the total of 120 semester credit hours for the degree can be completed by way of one or more focus options, or by using any other combination of free electives.

Focus Options

A Focus Option is a pathway of courses connected by a theme, to support the degree planning of a student. One or more Focus Options may be pursued to help satisfy the Free Electives requirement.

If applicable, a course appearing under a focus option may be counted towards the Major or Support Work requirements instead of the Free Elective requirement. Completion of a Focus Option may not exhaust the semester credit hours available for free electives.  Focus Options will not appear on the transcript or diploma.

Focus Option 1, Quantitative Economics and Analytics21
Principles of Accounting I 1
Business Statistics with Computer Applications II 1
Applied Statistics
Two of the following: 2
Game Theory
Industrial Organization
Public Economics
Labor Economics
Seminar on Research in Economics
One of the following:
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R
Data Management for Business Analytics
Two of the following:
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics
Data Mining for Business Analytics
Experiments and Sampling
Introduction to Data Science and Analytics
Data Mining
Focus Option 2, Business Competency9
Complete a Business Competency. Students are recommended to select Analytics or Modeling. 3
1

Semester credit hours for ACC 2013 and MS 3043 may be counted towards the Support Work requirement, as part of the Common Body of Knowledge.

2

Semester credit hours of ECO courses may be counted towards the Major requirement.

3

Semester credit hours for ECO 3123 are counted towards the Major requirement.

Course Sequence Guide for B.B.A. Degree in Economics

This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.

Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1233 AIS: Business (core) 3
ECO 2023 Introductory Microeconomics (core, CBK, and major) 1 3
MAT 1053
Mathematics for Business (core and CBK) 1
or Precalculus
3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
MAT 1133
Calculus for Business (core and CBK) 1
or Calculus I
3
ECO 2013 Introductory Macroeconomics (CBK and major) 3
IS 1413 Excel for Business Information Systems (CBK) 3
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
ECO 3113 Introduction to Mathematical Economics (major) 3
MS 1023 Business Statistics with Computer Applications I (CBK) 3
ACC 2013 Principles of Accounting I (CBK) 3
IS 3003 Principles of Information Systems for Management (CBK) 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
ECO 3013 Intermediate Microeconomics (major) 3
MS 3043 Business Statistics with Computer Applications II (CBK) 3
ACC 2033 Principles of Accounting II (CBK) 3
FIN 3013 Principles of Business Finance (CBK) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
ECO 3053 Intermediate Macroeconomics (major) 3
ECO 3123 Introduction to Econometrics (major) 3
MGT 3003 Business Communication and Professional Development (CBK) 3
Creative Arts (core) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MS 3053 Management Science and Operations Technology (CBK) 3
GBA 2013 Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Business (CBK) 3
Upper-division economics elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing (CBK) 3
MGT 3013 Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management (CBK) 3
Upper-division economics elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Upper-division economics elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MGT 4893 Management Strategy (CBK) 3
Upper-division economics elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Upper-division economics elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120
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Carlos Alvarez College of Business students should take MAT 1053 (or MAT 1093), MAT 1133 (or MAT 1214), and ECO 2023 to satisfy both Core Curriculum and CBK requirements.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics

The minimum semester credit hours for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level.

All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.A. degree in Economics must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students.

MAT 1053 (or MAT 1093) and MAT 1133 (or MAT 1214) should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics (020) and the core requirement in the Component Area Option (090).  ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences (080).

All degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business require 120 hours.

For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements

First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)

All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AIS 1203Academic Inquiry and Scholarship3
AIS 1213AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning3
AIS 1223AIS: Arts and Humanities3
AIS 1233AIS: Business3
AIS 1243AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences3
AIS 1253AIS: Interdisciplinary Education3
AIS 1263AIS: Life and Health Sciences3
AIS 1273AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy3

Communication (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

WRC 1013Freshman Composition I3
WRC 1023Freshman Composition II3

Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

CS 1173Data Analysis and Visualization3
MAT 1023College Algebra with Applications3
MAT 1043Introduction to Mathematics3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3
MAT 1073Algebra for Scientists and Engineers3
MAT 1093Precalculus3
MAT 1133Calculus for Business3
MAT 1193Calculus for the Biosciences3
MAT 1214Calculus I4
STA 1053Basic Statistics3

Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

ANT 2033Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
AST 1013Introduction to Astronomy3
AST 1033Exploration of the Solar System3
BIO 1203Biosciences I for Science Majors3
BIO 1223Biosciences II for Science Majors3
BIO 1233Contemporary Biology I3
BIO 1243Contemporary Biology II3
CHE 1083Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter3
CHE 1093Introduction to Molecular Transformations3
ES 1113Environmental Botany3
ES 1123Environmental Zoology3
ES 1213Environmental Geology3
ES 2013Introduction to Environmental Science I3
ES 2023Introduction to Environmental Science II3
GEO 1013The Third Planet3
GEO 1033Geology of North American National Parks3
GEO 1123Life Through Time3
GES 2613Intro to Physical Geography3
PHY 1943Physics for Scientists and Engineers I3
PHY 1963Physics for Scientists and Engineers II3

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AAS 2013Introduction to African American Studies3
AAS 2113African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues3
ANT 2063Language, Thought, and Culture3
ARC 1113Introduction to the Built Environment3
ARC 2423Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century3
CHN 1014Elementary Chinese I4
CLA 2013Introduction to Ancient Greece3
CLA 2023Introduction to Ancient Rome3
CLA 2323Classical Mythology3
CSH 1103Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I3
CSH 1113Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II3
CSH 1213Topics in World Cultures3
CSH 2113The Foreign Film3
ENG 2013Introduction to Literature3
ENG 2023Literature and Film3
ENG 2213Literary Criticism and Analysis3
ENG 2383Multiethnic Literatures of the United States3
ENG 2423Literature of Texas and the Southwest3
ENG 2443Persuasion and Rhetoric3
FRN 1014Elementary French I4
FRN 2333French Literature in English Translation3
GER 1014Elementary German I4
GER 2333German Literature in English Translation3
GES 1023World Regions & Global Change3
GLA 1013US in Global Context3
GRK 1114Introductory Classical Greek I4
HIS 2123Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2133Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century3
HIS 2533Introduction to Latin American Civilization3
HIS 2543Introduction to Islamic Civilization3
HIS 2553Introduction to East Asian Civilization3
HIS 2573Introduction to African Civilization3
HIS 2583Introduction to South Asian Civilization3
HUM 2093World Religions3
ITL 1014Elementary Italian I4
ITL 2333Italian Literature in English Translation3
JPN 1014Elementary Japanese I4
LAT 1114Introductory Latin I4
MAS 2013Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies3
PHI 1043Critical Thinking3
PHI 2013Basic Philosophical Problems3
PHI 2023Introduction to Ancient Philosophy3
PHI 2033Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy3
PHI 2123Contemporary Moral Issues3
RUS 1014Elementary Russian I4
RUS 2333Russian Literature in English Translation3
SPN 1014Elementary Spanish I4
SPN 2333Hispanic Literature in English Translation3
WGSS 2013Introduction to Women’s Studies3
WGSS 2023Introduction to LGBTQ Studies3

Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AHC 1113Art History I3
AHC 1123Art History II3
ARC 1513Great Buildings and Cities of the World3
ARC 2413Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval3
ART 1103Introduction to Visual Arts3
BBL 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
CLA 2033Introduction to Classical Literature3
DAN 2003Introduction to Dance3
HUM 2023Introduction to the Humanities I3
HUM 2033Introduction to the Humanities II3
HUM 2053History of Film3
MAS 2023Latino Cultural Expressions3
MUS 2243World Music in Society3
MUS 2633American Roots Music3
MUS 2653Music in Culture3
MUS 2663History and Styles of Jazz3
MUS 2673History and Styles of Rock3
MUS 2683History and Styles of Western Art Music3
MUS 2713History of Recorded Music3
MUS 2743Music and Film3
PHI 2073Philosophy of Art3

American History (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

HIS 1043United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era3
HIS 1053United States History: Civil War Era to Present3
HIS 2053Texas History3

Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

POL 1013Introduction to American Politics3
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133Texas Politics and Society3
POL 1213Civil Rights in Texas and America3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AMS 2043Approaches to American Culture3
ANT 1013Introduction to Anthropology3
ANT 2043Introduction to Archaeology3
ANT 2053Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
BBL 2003Language, Culture, and Society3
BBL 2243Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences3
BIO 1033Drugs and Society3
CRJ 1113The American Criminal Justice System3
ECO 2003Economic Principles and Issues3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics3
EGR 1343The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society3
ES 1003Survey Topics in Environmental Studies3
GES 1013Fundamentals of Geography3
GES 2623Human Geography: People, Place, Culture3
HTH 2413Introduction to Community and Public Health3
HTH 2513Personal Health3
IDS 2113Society and Social Issues3
PSY 1013Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 1013Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 2013Social Problems3
SOC 2023Social Context of Drug Use3

Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

COM 2113Public Speaking3
EGR 1403Technical Communication3
ENG 2413Technical Writing3
PAD 1113Public Administration and Policy in American Society3
PHI 2043Introductory Logic3
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement 3
Communication 6
Mathematics 3
Life and Physical Sciences 6
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3
Creative Arts 3
American History 6
Government-Political Science 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Component Area Option 3
Total Credit Hours 42

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the B.A. degree in Economics must successfully complete the business math gateway course MAT 1053  (TCCN MATH 1324) or equivalent with a grade of "C-" or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W,” or by taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change his, her or their major outside of business. Upon the second failed attempt students will be changed to undeclared (UND) and will not be eligible for a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) or a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree. 

MAT 1053Mathematics for Business3

Degree Requirements

In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements, all candidates for the degree must complete the following degree requirements.

A. Major Requirements33
Introductory Macroeconomics
Introductory Microeconomics 1
Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Introduction to Econometrics
15 semester credit hours in upper-division Economics electives
B. Support Work9-10
Option 1.
Mathematics for Business
Calculus for Business
Option 2. Quantitative pathway 2
Precalculus
Calculus I
and
Applied Statistics
Business Statistics with Computer Applications II
C. Free Electives45-44
45 semester credit hours of free electives (or 44 semester credit hours if MAT 1214 is completed instead of MAT 1133), of which 12 semester credit hours must be at the upper-division level
Recommendations:
To help satisfy the Free Electives requirement, students are recommended to complete one or more of the Focus Options listed in the tables below. 3
Students may consider completing a minor in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science, or a minor in a related social science such as Political Science, Sociology, or Psychology.
Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics or Finance should inform the chair of the Economics department. To be a competitive candidate for admission to a Ph.D. program, students are strongly recommended to complete the Economics Pre-Ph.D. option. A minor in Mathematics is also advisable.
Total Credit Hours87
1

ECO 2023 is also used to satisfy Core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

2

Students considering a quantitative pathway through the degree should consider choosing MAT 1093 and MAT 1214.

3

If applicable, a course appearing under a focus option may be counted toward Major or Support Work requirements and not as a free elective. Note that an individual focus option may not exhaust the semester credit hours available for free electives. Semester credit hours required to achieve the total of 120 semester credit hours for the degree can be completed by way of one or more focus options, or by using any other combination of free electives.

Focus Options

A Focus Option is a pathway of courses connected by a theme, to support the degree planning of a student. One or more Focus Options may be pursued to help satisfy the Free Electives requirement.

If applicable, a course appearing under a focus option may be counted towards the Major or Support Work requirements instead of the Free Elective requirement. Completion of a Focus Option may not exhaust the semester credit hours available for free electives.  Focus Options will not appear on the transcript or diploma.

Focus Option 1, Quantitative Economics and Analytics27
Principles of Accounting I
Applied Statistics 1
Business Statistics with Computer Applications II
Programming Languages I with Scripting
Two of the following: 2
Game Theory
Industrial Organization
Public Economics
Labor Economics
Seminar on Research in Economics
One of the following:
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in SAS
Introduction to Programming and Data Management in R
Data Management for Business Analytics
Three of the following:
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Multivariate Statistics for Business Analytics
Data Mining for Business Analytics
Experiments and Sampling
Introduction to Data Science and Analytics
Data Mining
Focus Option 2, Human and Social Well-being24
Two of the following:
Introduction to Sociology
Human Geography: People, Place, Culture
Introduction to Psychology
Four of the following: 2
Health Economics and Policy
Economics of Public and Social Issues
Environmental Economics
Economics of Migration
Behavioral Economics and Finance
Development Economics
Public Economics
Labor Economics
Four of the following, with no more than two from the same department:
Geography of Local Economic Activity
Urban Planning and Development
Conservation of Resources
Geography of Globalization and Development
Urban and Regional Analysis
International Political Economy
The Welfare State in Comparative Perspective
Political Economy
Globalization
Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
The Sociology of Work and Occupations
Poverty
Focus Option 3, Economics Pre-Ph.D.30
Calculus I 1
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Applied Statistics 1
Probability and Statistics
Mathematical Statistics
Programming Languages I with Scripting
Seminar on Research in Economics 2
Focus Option 4, Economics and Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence21-20
Calculus I 1
Calculus II
Game Theory 2
One of the following:
Programming I for Computer Scientists
Programming Languages I with Scripting
One of the following:
Computer Programming II
Programming Languages II with Java
One of the following:
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
Focus Option 5, Business Competency9
Complete a Business Competency. Students are recommended to select Analytics or Modeling. 3
1

Semester credit hours for STA 3003 and MAT 1214 may be counted towards the Support Work requirement.

2

Semester credit hours for ECO courses may be counted towards the Major requirement.

3

Semester credit hours for ECO 3123 are counted towards the Major requirement.

Course Sequence Guide for B.A. Degree in Economics

This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate business degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.

Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1233 AIS: Business 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
MAT 1053
Mathematics for Business (core and support work) 1
or Precalculus
3
ECO 2023 Introductory Microeconomics (core and major) 1 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
ECO 2013 Introductory Macroeconomics (major) 3
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
MAT 1133
Calculus for Business (core and support work) 1
or Calculus I
3
Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
ECO 3113 Introduction to Mathematical Economics (major) 3
STA 3003 Applied Statistics (support work) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
American History (core) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
ECO 3013 Intermediate Microeconomics (major) 3
Life & Physical Sciences (core) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
ECO 3053 Intermediate Macroeconomics (major) 3
ECO 3123 Introduction to Econometrics (major) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Creative Arts (core) 3
Government-Political Science (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Upper-division ECO elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Upper-division ECO elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Upper-division focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
Upper-division ECO elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Upper-division ECO elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Upper-division focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Upper-division ECO elective (3XXX or 4XXX level) (major) 3
Upper-division focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Upper-division focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
Focus option or elective (free elective) 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120
1

Carlos Alvarez College of Business students should take MAT 1053 (or MAT 1093), MAT 1133 (or MAT 1214), and ECO 2023 to satisfy Core Curriculum requirements.

Minor in Economics

The Minor in Economics is open to all majors in the University. All students pursuing the Minor in Economics must complete 18 semester credit hours.

A. Required courses6
Introductory Macroeconomics
Introductory Microeconomics
B. Upper-division economics courses12
Select 12 additional semester credit hours of upper-division economics courses
Total Credit Hours18

To declare a Minor in Economics, obtain advice, and seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students must consult their academic advisor. 

Economics (ECO) Courses

ECO 2003. Economic Principles and Issues. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ECON 1301)

A nontechnical introduction to economic concepts such as scarcity, costs and benefits, supply and demand, trade, employment, and growth, with applications to current economic issues and policies. This course is designed for nonbusiness majors and cannot be applied toward a degree in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. May be applied toward the core curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; DL01 $75; LRB1 $15.41; LRC1 $12.

ECO 2013. Introductory Macroeconomics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ECON 2301)

Prerequisite: ECO 2023. Economic analysis at the national level, including the determination of aggregate income and employment, operation of the domestic and international monetary systems, short-term income fluctuations, and long term economic growth. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; DL01 $75; LRB1 $15.41.

ECO 2023. Introductory Microeconomics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ECON 2302)

Prerequisite: Placement into a college-level mathematics course. An introduction to the economic theory of decision making by consumers and business firms; an analysis of the domestic and international market systems and their roles in allocating goods and services; and problems of market failure. May be applied toward the core curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; DL01 $75; LRB1 $15.41; LRC1 $12.

ECO 3013. Intermediate Microeconomics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 2023, and MAT 1133, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. The study of price determination in and the welfare implications of various market structures through the development of the preference theory of consumer behavior and the profit maximization theory of producer behavior. The role and welfare impact of externalities and of government actions are also examined. (Formerly titled "Theory of Price." Credit cannot be earned for both Theory of Price and Intermediate Microeconomics). Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3033. Economics of Managerial Decisions. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 2013, ECO 2023, and MAT 1133, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. Managerial economic decisions in firms and related entities. Topics include demand analysis, least-cost production, profit strategy, the influence of various market structures on the firm, advanced issues in pricing, and the impact of the international sector. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3053. Intermediate Macroeconomics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 2013 and ECO 2023, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. Analysis of the measurement, determination, and control of aggregate economic activity such as national income, output, employment, interest rates, the price level, and exchange rates. The roles of monetary and fiscal policy and their relation to income and employment, short-term income fluctuations, and long-term growth are also explored. (Formerly titled "Aggregate Economics." Credit cannot be earned for both Aggregate Economics and Intermediate Macroeconomics). Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

ECO 3113. Introduction to Mathematical Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 2013, ECO 2023, and MAT 1133, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. Systematic approach to economic analysis using algebra and calculus; modeling and treatment of optimizing behavior with applications to micro and macro economics; emphasis on understanding and application of analytical techniques. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

ECO 3123. Introduction to Econometrics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of MAT 1133, and one of STA 1053 or STA 3003 or MS 1023, or their equivalents, and with a grade of "C-" or better. An introduction to statistical techniques for estimating economic relationships, testing economic theories, and evaluating government and business policy. Major topics include causal inference in the analysis of non-experimental data and implementing common econometric methods in statistical software. (Formerly titled "Introduction to Econometrics and Business Forecasting.") Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3163. Evolution of Economic Thought. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of one of the following: ECO 2003, ECO 2013, ECO 2023, or the equivalent, with a grade of "C-" or better. Development of economic theories, models, and schools of thought from the birth of market economies to the present, with an emphasis on the historical, institutional, and social forces shaping economic thinking and public policy. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3183. Economic History of the United States. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of one of the following: ECO 2003, ECO 2013, ECO 2023, or the equivalent, with a grade of "C-" or better. The growth and development of the American economy from colonial times to the present; emphasis on applying a variety of economic concepts to a topical study of the economic forces that shaped the country’s history. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3193. International Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of ECO 2003 or ECO 2023, or the equivalent, with a grade of "C-" or better. Principles of international trade; significance of geographic, economic, social, and political influences; current problems in international trade and payments; tariffs and commercial policy; and the role of international organizations. (Formerly titled "The International Economy.") Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3213. Economics of Antitrust and Regulation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of ECO 2003 or ECO 2023, or the equivalent, with a grade of "C-" or better. Theory and practice of governmental regulation, deregulation, and privatization; economic, legal, and ethical concerns regarding private-sector output; and pricing as influenced by public policy and marketing structure. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3223. Sports Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: ECO 2023. The course examines the impact of the sports industry on the U.S. and other global economies. The emphasis is given to the topics related to sport economics in the areas of industrial organization, public finance, and labor markets. Current sports-related economic policy issues are also addressed. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3233. Health Economics and Policy. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of ECO 2003 or ECO 2023, or the equivalent, with a grade of "C-" or better. The course examines and analyzes the ever-changing role of healthcare and its impact on the economy and society. Social issues with respect to healthcare in the U.S. and world markets are analyzed using economics principles. Current healthcare related topics are addressed. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3253. Economics of Public and Social Issues. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of ECO 2003 or ECO 2023, or the equivalent, with a grade of "C-" or better, or consent of instructor. A seminar on applying economic reasoning and models to a wide variety of public, ethical, and social issues. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3313. Money and Banking. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: ECO 2013 or the equivalent. A study of money, the financial system, interest rates, commercial and central banking, monetary theory and policy implementation by the Federal Reserve, and resultant economic impacts both nationally and internationally. (Same as FIN 3313. Credit cannot be earned for both ECO 3313 and FIN 3313.) Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

ECO 3413. Environmental Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 2023 and MAT 1053, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. Economic principles applied to environmental problems. Topics include benefit-cost analysis of environmental policies, valuation of environmental goods and services, pollution control, natural resource management, and climate change. (Formerly ECO 4273. Credit cannot be earned for both ECO 3413 and ECO 4273.) Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 3513. Economics of Migration. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: ECO 2023, or the equivalent. An exploration of motives to migrate and the resulting socio-economic effects on migrants and the origin and destination countries. The design and implementation of immigration policies are also analyzed. Both theoretical models and empirical findings form the basis of study. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 4233. Behavioral Economics and Finance. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 2013, ECO 2023, and MAT 1133, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. This course introduces the behavioral concepts and theories. Topics include prospect theory, biases in probabilistic judgment, and nudge theory. Issues on how to apply these behavioral concepts to real life, focusing on improving decision making in health, financial wealth, and happiness are addressed. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 4303. Development Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 2013 and ECO 2023, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. Specific economic problems of developing countries and national groupings; basic approaches to economic development; major proposals for accelerating development; role of planning; and trade, aid, and economic integration. (Formerly titled "Economics of Developing Countries.") Differential Tuition: $126. Course fee: DL01 $75.

ECO 4413. Game Theory. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: ECO 3013 and MAT 1133, or their equivalents, with a "C-" or better. A study of strategic decision-making in interactive situations, with an emphasis on economics and business applications, including oligopolies, pricing, bargaining, and incentive contracts. The strategic role of commitment, credibility, unpredictability, and pre-emption are explored. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 4513. Industrial Organization. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 3013 and MAT 1133, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. Theory and empirical evidence relating to the structure of industry and its effect on firms' conduct and performance, as well as the role of government policy and regulation on market competition and performance. (Formerly ECO 3263. Credit cannot be earned for both ECO 4513 and ECO 3263.) Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 4553. Public Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 3013 and MAT 1133, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. Role of government in the economy; externalities and public goods; efficiency and equity analysis of taxation; incentives within government; fiscal federalism; discrimination and inequality; public policy issues. (Formerly ECO 3273. Credit cannot be earned for both ECO 4553 and ECO 3273.). Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 4583. Labor Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: ECO 3013 and MAT 1133, or their equivalents, with a grade of "C-" or better. Application of microeconomic theory to wage and employment determination in labor markets. Theoretical and empirical evaluation of current and proposed labor market regulations such as minimum wages, taxes, and universal basic income. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 4813. Seminar on Research in Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: ECO 3013, ECO 3053, ECO 3123, and a major grade point average of 3.0 or higher, or consent of instructor and department chair. A seminar exploring the essential steps in the practice of research in economics: critical reading of existing literature, formulation of the research question, development of models or empirical strategies, writing of the research paper, and presentation of research findings. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: A 3.0 Carlos Alvarez College of Business grade point average, permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 4933. Internship in Economics. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: 12 semester credit hours of upper-division economics, a 2.5 UTSA grade point average, and permission in writing from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the Carlos Alvarez College of Business (see academic advisor for required forms). This opportunity for work experience in research or applied economics may be undertaken either in private business or a public agency; opportunities are developed in consultation with the faculty advisor and Department Chair and require approval of both. May be repeated once for credit (for a total of 6 semester credit hours), provided they are with different organizations. Differential Tuition: $126.

ECO 4953. Special Studies in Economics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, Department Chair, and Dean of the College. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Differential Tuition: $126.