Mar 14, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Economics Minor


Department of Economics  
College of Business  

About the Program


The Economics Minor provides students with an opportunity to acquire a general knowledge of the operation of economic systems and institutions, as well as the quantitative tools necessary for analytical research and thought.

Program Requirements


  • This minor is a total of 18 credits.
  • At least 9 credits of economics courses in the minor must be completed in residency at MSU Denver.
  • Business majors who choose the Economics Minor will have ECO 2010 and ECO 2020 waived from the College of Business and departmental requirements.
  • A 2.0 GPA is required in the minor courses. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Elective Courses: 9 credits


Upper division electives: 9 credit hours

Summary of Requirements


Required Courses 9 credits
Elective Courses 9 credits
Total for the Economics Minor 18 credits