How do we evaluate trades, fluctuating prices, inflation and economic growth? As part of UW’s economics minor program, you’ll learn the fundamentals needed to answer these important questions.
During their minor courses, our students learn the science of decision-making and how to create value through trades, among other key economics concepts.
Tuition and Fees
Program Requirements
Department
The minor in economics is a 15-credit-hour program in which students take intermediate and advanced economics courses. Throughout these courses, students learn the data analytics skills and tools needed to address challenging economic policy issues.
This minor is an excellent program for anyone already pursuing a major in the College of Business, as you’ll already be taking the required prerequisites as part of your major program.
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at UW to pursue an economics minor.
Getting involved on campus is a great way to meet other students, make friends and network with professionals. UW’s College of Business has many exciting organizations that you may want to join. Here are just a few:
The economics minor teaches critical thinking and research skills that can be used in many different settings and career paths. Many of our economics students use their education to pursue careers in government, business and nonprofit organizations. The minor is also an excellent foundation for business, economics, political science, public administration and law graduate degrees.
Economics Careers
Here are some of the job titles our economics graduates have held:
UW Economics alumni have also pursued graduate degrees at UC San Diego, George Mason University, University of Utah, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Montana State University - Bozeman, University of Wyoming and other institutions.
Here are a few opportunities you’ll enjoy as part of UW’s economics minor program.
Summer Programs
Economics students are encouraged to participate in study abroad programs to broaden their perspective and gain course credits toward the minor. Our students are also eligible for the Summer Undergraduate Research in Economics program (SURE). In this program, students conduct research projects in team settings. These projects teach students how to conduct economics research and improve their knowledge of scientific software. Students also learn key data collection and management techniques.
Peter M. & Paula Green Johnson Student Success Center
The College of Business is officially home to UW’s Peter M. & Paula Green Johnson Student Success Center. This new common area includes gathering areas, flexible office space, interview and conference rooms and technology-rich student-centered spaces.
- Kirby Lawrence, B.S. in Economics and Statistics ‘16
Mathematical Statistician for the U.S. Census Bureau
College of Business
Green Johnson Student Success Center
BU 060 | 1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-8249
Email: success@uwyo.edu
