The course planning advice here is limited to completing this major which is just one piece of the overall Hendrix College degree requirements. For a full description of degree requirements see the Catalog.
Where should I start if I am just sampling this subject as a non-major?
These non-majors courses provide an overview of the major topics in economics and business:
- Survey of Economic Issues (ECON 100); and
- Contemporary Issues in Business and Entrepreneurship (BUSI 100).
Where should I start if I might use this as part of a major or as a potential major?
- Students generally begin their major courses in their sophomore year.
- Strong students might consider taking Principles of Accounting I (BUSI 200) or Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200) in the second semester of their first year. Please consult with a member of the Economics/Business Department for a specific placement.
- Students planning an Economics Major are encouraged to take mathematics up through Calculus I (MATH 130). This might require Pre-Calculus (MATH 120) depending upon the student's placement records. Your mathematic placements can be found on your CampusWeb portal under Advising on the “Student Placement Record Sheet.”
Where should I start if I have some experience in this discipline before college?
- Students generally begin their major courses in their sophomore year.
- Strong students might consider taking Principles of Accounting I (BUSI 200), Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200), or Macroeconomic Theory (ECON 210) in the second semester of their first year. Please consult with a member of the Economics/Business Department for a specific placement.
- For AP or IB credits – please refer to Advanced Placement Credits or International Baccalaureate Credits in the College Catalog.
When should I declare a major?
- All students must declare a major by March 1st of their sophomore year.