Department of Economics
Undergraduate Advisory Track System
In an effort to provide economics majors with courses
recognizing their
diverse interests and needs, the department has developed several
outlines of study. The purpose of these "tracks" is to provide
economics majors with guidance based on career goals. It should be
emphasized that these "tracks" are presented only as recommendations
and do not prohibit students from developing other degree plans more in
keeping with their unique needs. By working with your advisor, a
faculty mentor, or the department chair, other degree plans can be
developed.
Required Courses
- All students must complete the core requirements: Economics 231, 232, 330 or 332, and 331.
- Students are encouraged to take 381, 387, or both.
- College of Business students must take one advanced
Economics
elective. (This course cannot count as both an advanced Economics
elective and a major elective.)
Advisory Tracks
- General Business Economics
- Pre-professional and Law
- Financial Institutions
- Business Analysis
- International Economics
- Agribusiness and Economics
- Advanced Degree in Economics
- Government
and Planning
In developing these tracks, the economics department has given major attention to preparing its graduates for specific careers. Given the broad applicability of economics, it is difficult to develop a program for every career opportunity in advance. If you have specific questions about the track system at Western, or need assistance in developing your own track, please contact the Department Chair.
Dr. Warren Jones
Chair, Economics Department
Stipes Hall 442
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
W-Jones@wiu.edu
Phone: 309/298-1153
Department of Economics • College of Business & Technology
Stipes Hall 442 • 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 • W-Jones@wiu.edu
Phone: 309/298-1153 • Fax: 309/298-1020
College of Business & Technology