Economics Minor

The Economics minor enables students to acquire a useful understanding of economic concepts and analyses and improves students' analytical skills. The minor complements our degree programs in Business and Technology and provides graduates with a competitive edge in the job market. The Economics minor reflects students' analytical abilities as well as their commitment to a challenging academic program.

The following requirements below are intended for students beginning fall 2025.

To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.

Minor Coordinator:
Emre Ozsoz
emre_ozsoz@fitnyc.edu 

Required Courses:
EC 141Macroeconomics3
EC 242Microeconomics3
Choose Three (3) Courses
MA 103Research Methods3
EC 100Economics for Fashion Creators3
EC 101Mathematical Economics3
EC 102Economics of the Global Theme Park Industry3
EC 103Research Methods3
EC 200Personal Finance3
EC 201Contemporary Issues in Economics3
EC 205Introduction to Accounting & Financial Management3
PY 206Psychology of Consumer Behavior3
EC 207Poverty and Inequality3
EC 243History of Economic Thought3
EC 244Fashion Economics3
EC 302Economics of Energy and Fossil Fuels3
EC 308White Gold: Sugar, Power and the Creation of Atlantic Capitalism (Interdisciplinary)3
EC 310Economic Globalization: Problem or Panacea?3
EC 314Economics of Art and Culture3
EC 339Introduction to Development Economics (Honors)3
EC 343Labor Economics3
EC 345Fundamentals of Finance for Fashion Industries3
EC 391Economic Ideas - Past and Present (Honors)3
EC 394Global Financial Markets (Honors)3
EC 400Economics of Recreation, Leisure, and Tourism3
EC 401Managerial Economics3
EC 442Environmental Economics and Policy3
EC 443International Economics3
EC 445Money and Banking3
EC 446Economies of Latin America3

*Semesterly course offerings are subject to change.