Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Economics degree
There are three entry points into the B.S. in Economics major. These include students transferring from another institution, students directly admitted into the major from high school, and UWB pre-majors. Regardless of how you enter the B.S. in Economics major, the requirements are the same. The table below outlines the five prerequisite courses and their most common equivalents.
Prerequisite Course Requirements
| REQUIRED COURSES | UW BOTHELL | UW IN SEATTLE | COMMON TRANSFER COURSE NUMBERING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics 5 credits | BIS 215 (previously BIS 315), B BUS 215, BMATH 215, or STMATH 341 | Q METH 201 STAT 220, 221 (221 prior to A’17), 311, or 390 PSYCH 315, 317, or 318 MATH 390, Q SCI 381, or IND E 315 | MATH 146 or BA 240 *Higher level business statistics accepted **AP Statistics score not accepted |
| Calculus 5 credits | STMATH 113 & 114, 124, 125, or 126, or B MATH 144 | MATH 112, 124, 125, 126, 134, or 145 Q SCI 291 | MATH 148 or 151 *AP Calculus score of 3, 4, or 5 accepted |
| Microeconomics 5 credits | B BUS 220/BIS 200 | ECON 200 | ECON 201 *AP Microeconomics score of 3, 4, or 5 accepted |
| Macroeconomics 5 credits | B BUS 221/BIS 201 | ECON 201 | ECON 202 *AP Macroeconomics score of 3, 4, or 5 accepted |
| Advanced Composition 5 credits | B WRIT 135* (must be designated (C) composition) | 10 credits from the following: ENGL 111, 121, 131, 182, 197, 198, 199, 281, 282, 297, 298, 299, 381, or 382 | ENG 102 *AP Language/Literature Exam scores not accepted |