Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, students must complete a minimum of 128 credits. The curriculum consists of four major components:
| Type | Details | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I. General Education | Liberal Education Courses: 15 credits General Chinese: 6 credits (3,3) English or Foreign Languages: 6 credits (3,3) | 27 |
| II. Department Required | Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics Calculus Micro/Macroeconomics Statistics Econometrics | 37 (2026+) *including one credit’s of service learning 36 (2023-2025) 34 (2020-2022) |
| III. Required Electives | Department elective courses (course identifiers 303, 323) Including Accounting Principles (1)(2), Outline of Civil Code (a)(b) *Chinese only, & Commercial Law *Chinese only | 30–32 |
| IV. General Electives | Courses opened by other departments | 34 (2026+) 35 (2020-2022) |
| Graduation Requirements | 128 | |
Additional Requirements (not counted in 128 credits)
- Online English Program (I)(II)
- PE: Health Related Physical Fitness + Various Sports Courses
- Service Learning (a) or (b)
Note: Students who enrolled between 2020 and 2022 are not required to take Calculus 4.
Required Courses
During the freshman and sophomore years, students complete core courses that establish the theoretical and quantitative foundation of economics.
Freshman Year
Students begin with introductory training in economics and mathematics. Core courses include:
Calculus (1), Calculus (2), Calculus (3), and Calculus 4 (Applications in Economics and Management)
Principles of Microeconomics (with Recitation)
Principles of Macroeconomics (with Recitation)
These courses introduce fundamental economic concepts and analytical methods.
Sophomore Year
Students then progress to more advanced theoretical and empirical training. Core courses include:
Microeconomics (1) & (2)
Macroeconomics (1) & (2)
Statistics with Recitation
Introductory Econometrics with Recitation
These courses develop students’ ability to analyze economic models and conduct empirical research.
Required Electives
From the junior year onward, students gain flexibility in course selection. Students may choose from a broad range of electives offered by the Department of Economics, including:
Game Theory
Trade Theory
Financial Management
Market Design
Digital Economy
Welfare Economics and Inequality
Economic Policy Analysis
Labor Economics
Decision Theory
These courses allow students to explore specialized fields and tailor their academic training to their interests and career goals.