You may think economics is just about money, but like political science, psychology, and sociology, economics is a social science. Students who major in economics learn how to analyze concepts that range from individual choices to international relations.
A background in economics allows graduates to help companies, consumers, and governments manage their resources by applying industry knowledge and market research. Earning a degree in this field can provide you a variety of employment opportunities in business, finance, government, and insurance.
Coursework in the Economics Transfer Pathway associate of arts degree allows you to explore various business-related subjects, including microeconomics and macroeconomics. You'll be ready to transfer seamlessly with a flexible, affordable combination of economics classes and the 40-credit Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) package.
The Economics Transfer Pathway AA degree offers an excellent foundation and development of necessary critical thinking skills. Economics is the study of choices, so the transfer pathway prepares students for in-depth analysis to come in the future.
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Transfer Pathways
The Economics Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to related bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities.
The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status.
All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor's degree programs in a related field.
The Economics Transfer Pathway (AA) degree transfers to the following 4-year degree programs:
| Transfer University |
4-Year Degree Name |
| Bemidji State University |
Economics, BS |
| Metropolitan State University |
Economics, BS |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Economics, BS |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead |
Economics, BA |
| St. Cloud State University |
Economics, BA |
| Winona State University |
Economics, BA |
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Courses
Associate of Arts Degree General Requirements for Economics Transfer Pathway
- A minimum of 60 semester credits.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- A minimum cumulative MnTC GPA of 2.0.
- A minimum of 20 semester credits applied toward the degree must be taken at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±.
- Completion of the specific degree requirements below:
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Requirements
A minimum of 40 credits to complete the MnTC required 6 goal areas for the AA degree. A MnTC course may satisfy more than one goal area; however, the credits only count once.
MnTC Goal Areas (40 credits):
Goal 1 Communication (Three courses) - 9 credits
- ENGL1215 - College Writing I (3 credits)
- COMM1218 - College Speech (3 credits) OR COMM 1228 - Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
- ENGL2525 - College Writing II (3 credits)
Goal 2 Critical Thinking
- (Fulfilled by ENGL2525 College Writing II)
Goal 3 Natural Science - 7 credits
- MnTC Goal 3 Elective, 1st Discipline
- MnTC Goal 3 Elective with Lab
Goal 4 Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
- (Fulfilled by MATH 1220 College Algebra)
Goal 5 History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences - 5 credits total
- Fulfilled by Economics required courses and
- Additional Goal 5 elective from different discipline
Goal 6 The Humanities and Fine Arts - 9 credits
- Three different courses from two different disciplines
MnTC Theme Goal Areas: 12 credits total
Goal 7: Human Diversity
- MnTC Goal 7 Elective (3 credits)
Goal 8 Global Perspective
- (Fulfilled by ECON2530 Macroeconomics)
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- MnTC Goal 9 Elective (3 credits)
Goal 10 People and the Environment
- MnTC Goal 10 Elective (3 credits)
Economics Credits (12 cr):
- ECON 2520 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
- ECON 2530 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
- MATH 1220 College Algebra (3 credits)
- MATH 1230 Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)
Additional General Education Electives Credits (8 cr):
- Any courses from the General Education sequences
Estimated Costs for this Major
| Approximate Tuition/Fees: | $12,414 |
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| Minimum Tool Cost: | N/A |
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| Books/Supplies: | $500 |
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| Estimated Total: | $12,914 |
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Career Opportunities
The purpose of the Economics Transfer Pathway is to prepare students for transfer into a designated bachelor's degree program at a Minnesota State university. With a bachelor’s degree or higher, graduates can find careers as:
- College economics teachers
- Statisticians
- Farm and home management advisors
- Investment fund managers
- Loss prevention managers
- Data analytics/data analysts
Career Information
Use the MN DEED Career and Education Explorer to learn about wages, job growth, And much more in this career field.
Outcomes
Program graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and summarize complex information, create an argument that acknowledges multiples perspectives, and use reasoning and evidence to draw conclusions.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply numerical, logical and analytical techniques to analyze, evaluate, and explain quantitative information.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret, evaluate, synthesize and organize selected textual, visual, or electronic resources for a given situation, maintaining strict adherence to legal and ethical guidelines governing information access.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas through written, oral, and/or visual formats by utilizing their own voice to address various audiences and consider the perspectives of others.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact productively and equitable with others in diverse local, national, and global communities; address social justice issues based on awareness of historical and contemporary systemic inequalities; proactively engage in their physical and mental health.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate how environmental, relational and cultural processes and interactions impact the world, people's lives, and their own views.
Highlights
- Designed for smooth transfer into designated Minnesota State bachelor's degree programs
- Guaranteed completion of all Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requirements through completion of the AA degree
- 100% online option available
- Gives students essential career and professional perspectives drawn from accounting, business, and liberal arts
Instructors
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Jillane Halverson
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Jill Halverson has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and a Masters in Business Administration, both from Winona State University. She has expertise in the areas of public, private, tax, auditing, and non-profit accounting.
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Samantha Justin
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Samantha Justin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business Administration from Winona State University and her Masters of Professional Accounting from Bemidji State University. She also holds a Wisconsin Certified Public Accountant license. She has experience in public, private, audit, tax, governmental, and non-profit accounting.