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Common Course Sequences:
Monetary Economics and Finance

The table below describes several common course sequences for the concentration in monetary economics and finance.  It is based on two principles.  First, the sooner you complete the core theory courses (ECON 101, 102, 301, 302) the better -- the theory courses form the foundation upon which the 300 and 400-level applied courses build.  Second, the more economics courses you have completed before taking ECON 480 (including in particular ECON 365), the more likely you will cap your UNCA career with a well-written, personally interesting and technically superior senior paper.

Keep in mind that the course sequences described below represent common paths, not requirements.  Many students navigate alternate paths through the major.  Be sure, however, to satisfy the prerequisites to the advanced courses before taking them.  STAT 185, for example, must be taken before ECON 365 and ECON 380 must be taken before ECON 480; ECON 365 and 380, on the other hand, could easily be taken the same semester.  Further, while it is highly advisable to take ECON 365 before ECON 480, it is not required.

Remember too that while the course offering pattern has been designed with an eye to maximizing the number of paths through the major, every course isn't offered every semester.  For example, while it is possible to satisfy the ECON 406 or ECON 450 requirement every semester, ECON 450 is offered in the fall and ECON 406 in the spring.  Visit the page describing the course offering pattern to confirm that the courses you'd like to take are offered the semesters you'd like to take them.

Common Course Sequences:  Concentration in Monetary Economics and Finance
  Fall Semester Spring Semester
 
Second year ECON 101 or 102 3 hours ECON 101 or 102 3 hours
    STAT 185 or ACCT 215 4 or 3 hours
 
Third year ECON 301 or 302 3 hours ECON 301 or 302 3 hours
ECON 215 or 306 3 hours ECON 215 or 306 3 hours
ECON 365 or [210, 305 or 310] 3 hours ECON 365 or 380 1 or 3 hours
STAT 185 or ACCT 215 4 or 3 hours [ECON 210 or 350] 3 hours
 
Fourth year ECON 450 or [ECON 210, 305 or 310] 3 hours ECON 480 or  [ECON 210 or 350] 3 hours
ECON 380 or 480 3 or 1 hour ECON 406 or [ECON 210 or 350] 3 hours

Notes:
1. The cells highlighted in lime are one path through the STAT 185, ECON 365, 380, 480 sequence plus ACCT 215;  the cells highlighted in yellow another.  Though STAT 185 must be taken before ECON 365 and ECON 380 must be taken before ECON 480, ECON 365 and 380 could easily be taken the same semester.  Further, while it is highly advisable to take ECON 365 before ECON 480, it is not required.
2. The cells highlighted in fuchsia are alternate paths through the ECON 406 or 450 requirement.  Note that ACCT 215 and ECON 306 must be taken before ECON 406.
3. The cells highlighted in red are alternate paths through the requirement that two courses from ECON 210, 305, 310 or 350 be taken.
4. ECON 480 must be passed with a grade of C or higher.
5. Students with limited computer experience should take CSCI 107 early in their academic career.
6. Students interested in graduate school in economics should take MATH 191 and 192.
 

 


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