4 YEAR FLIGHT PLAN:
Bachelor of Science in General Economics
FAU is committed to your success as a student. One way we define student success is efficient and
effective progression through your degree program.
This Flight Plan is a tool to assist you in planning the courses you should complete and the
milestones you should reach during your undergraduate studies so you may graduate on time. It is
our intention that you complete this planning tool in collaboration with an academic advisor to ensure
good understanding of:
 Which graduation requirements you have satisfied
 Which Intellectual Foundations and elective courses match your career plans
 How to balance coursework with your other responsibilities (e.g., employment) and
optional activities (e.g., mentored research, study abroad, student organizations, leadership)
 How to get the most from your academic experience at FAU
Your academic advisor will help you customize and maintain your Flight Plan during the next four
years so that you stay on track for success at FAU. In order to graduate on time, you will need to:
 Complete an average of 30 credit hours per year
 Earn 120 credit hours, at least 45 in the upper division (3000 or 4000 level)
 Earn at least 9 credit hours in summer coursework (or equivalent)
Your advisor will help you identify what additional milestones apply to you, as well as how you may
even graduate early or enter an accelerated graduate program. If you have any questions at all about
your FAU Flight Plan, feel free to contact any of the following individuals for assistance. They are
here to help!
Your Academic Advising Professionals
University Advising Services
Office Location:
Email Address, Phone Number:
Additional Information:
College/Program Advisor
Office Location:
Email Address, Phone Number:
Additional Information:
Student Support Services building (SU80), Room 201
[email protected], 561-297-3064
www.fau.edu/uas
Fleming West Building (23) Room #102
[email protected]; 561.297.3688
http://business.fau.edu/undergraduate/current-students/inde
x.aspx#.U3KNOYFdUeg
Academic Program Information
Office Location: Barry Kaye Hall (25) Room 141
Email Address, Phone Number: [email protected] (Neela Manage); 561.297.3220
Additional Program Information:
Career/Professional Development http://www.fau.edu/cdc/students/majors/economics.php
Flight Plan: BS in General Economics
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You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.
Student Name:
Program:
Advisor:
Z:
Date:
Contact:
NOTE: Some students may be required to maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher to remain eligible
for scholarships or to be stronger candidates for admission to internships, graduate programs,
and professional schools. Please confirm your required GPA with your academic advisor.
YEAR 1
Semester ___: ( ) Summer ( X ) Fall ( ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones
Advising Tips
 Create student profile in OWL
ENC 1101 College Writing I
3
 Confirm/Declar
CareerLink.
1
e
pre-business
3
MAC1105 College Algebra

Meet with your academic advisor.
major by end of
Creative Expressions
3
 Complete Major Knowledge, print
semester.
(See Note A)2
out and bring to advising
 Earn GPA of 2.0
Science (See Note B)
3
appointment
or higher
3
3
Society & Human Behavior
1Students must take math placement
Total
15
test to determine the appropriate
math course
2One course from Note A or Note C
must meet GRW
3Choose from ANT2000&D, EEX2091,
EVR2017, POS2041, PSY1012,
PAD2258, SYG1000, SYG2010,
URP2051
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
Semester ___: ( ) Summer ( ) Fall ( X ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones
Advising Tips
 Develop Individual Learning
ENC1102 College Writing II
3
 Maintain
Plan for career development.
good
GEB2011 Introduction to Business
3

Attend Carnival of Majors
academic
Science (See Note B)
3
Fair.
standing
MAC2233 Methods of Calculus
3
 Confirm/declare pre-business
ISM2000 Information Systems
3
major.

Meet with your academic
advisor in UAS, SU 201,
561-297-3064
[email protected]
Fundamentals
Total
15
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
Semester___: ( X ) Summer ( ) Fall ( ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones
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Advising Tips
Maintain
Students may opt to reduce the
good
number of courses taken during Fall
academic
and Spring semesters by taking two
You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.
Student Name:
Program:
Advisor:
Z:
Date:
Contact:
Total
YEAR 2
Semester ___: ( ) Summer ( X ) Fall ( ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones

ACG2021 Principles of Accounting 1
3
 Maintain
good
3
Creative Expression (See Note A)1
academic
ECO2013 Macroeconomic Principles
3

standing
1
3
Global Citizenship (See Note C)
Foreign Language
4

Total
16

Advising Tips
o
Explore internship
opportunities through OWL
Career Link.
o
Attend Omicron
Delta Epsilon and Economics
Club meetings
o
Meet with your
academic advisor.
1One Course from Note A or
Note C must meet GRW
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
Semester ___: ( ) Summer ( ) Fall ( X ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones
Advising Tips
 Declare major in Economics
ACG2071 Principles of Accounting 2
3
 Maintain
 Attend Omicron Delta Epsilon
good
ECO2023 Microeconomic Principles
3
and Economics Club
academic
3
Global Citizenship (See Note C)1
meetings
standing
Foreign Language
4
STA2023 Introductory Statistics
3
1One Course from Note A or Note C
Total
16
must meet GRW
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
Total
Semester ___: ( X ) Summer ( ) Fall ( ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones
Advising Tips
Students may opt to reduce the
 Maintain
number of courses taken during Fall
good
and Spring semesters by taking two
academic
courses during the Summer term.
standing
Note that not all courses are offered
during Summer
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
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
You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.
Student Name:
Program:
Advisor:
Z:
Date:
Contact:
YEAR 3
Semester ___: ( ) Summer ( X ) Fall ( ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones

Economics Major Course
3
 Maintain
good
(See Note D)6

academic
Economics Major Course
3
standing
(See Note D)6

Social Science Cognate
(See Note E)7
Free Elective
(See Note F)8
Free Elective
(See Note F)8
3
Total
15
3
3
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Advising Tips
Attend job/graduate school
fairs.
Meet with your academic
advisor.
Attend Omicron Delta Epsilon
and Economics Club
meetings
Review and update your
resume
6 One course from Note D
7 One course from Note E
8 One course from Note F
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
Semester ___: ( ) Summer ( ) Fall ( X ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones
Advising Tips
 Visit with career counselors
Economics Major Course
3
 Maintain
for job search or graduate
good
(See Note D)6
school planning.
academic
Economics Major Course
3
 Attend Career Day and
standing
(See Note D)6
Technical Fair
 Seek summer internship
Social Science Cognate
3
opportunities
(See Note E)7
Free Elective
(See Note F)8
Free Elective
(See Note F)8
Total
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3
3
15

Attend Omicron Delta Epsilon
and Economics Club
meetings
6 One course from Note D
7 One course from Note E
8 One course from Note F
You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.
Student Name:
Program:
Advisor:
Z:
Date:
Contact:
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
Semester ___: ( X ) Summer ( ) Fall ( ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones
Advising Tips
Students may opt to reduce the
number of courses taken during Fall
and Spring semesters by taking two
courses during the Summer term.
Note that not all courses are offered
during Summer
Total
YEAR 4
Semester ___: ( ) Summer ( X ) Fall ( ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones

Economics Major Course
3
 Maintain
good
(See Note D)6

academic
Economics Major Course
3
standing
(See Note D)6

Economics Major Course
(See Note D)6
Social Science Cognate
(See Note E)7
Free Elective
(See Note F)8
3
3
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Total
15
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3
Advising Tips
Continue job/graduate
school planning.
Attend job/graduate school
fairs.
Meet with your Academic
Advisor.
Attend Omicron Delta Epsilon
and Economics Club
meetings
Seek internship opportunities
Attend Career Day and
Technical Fair
Apply for graduation
Apply to graduate school
6 One course from Note D
7 One course from Note E
8 One course from Note F
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
Semester ___: ( ) Summer ( ) Fall ( X ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones
Advising Tips
 Submit Application for
Economics Major Course
3
 Maintain
Degree second Friday of the
6
good
(See Note D)
semester
academic
ECO 4933 Cases in Economic Analysis 3

Attend Career Day and
standing
Social Science Cognate
3
Technical Fair
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
You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.
Student Name:
Program:
Advisor:
(See Note E)7
Free Elective
(See Note F)8
Free Elective
(See Note F)8
Total
Z:
Date:
Contact:
3
1
15
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
Semester ___: ( X ) Summer ( ) Fall ( ) Spring
Courses and Credit Hours
Milestones

Total
Maintain
good
academic
standing
Advising Tips
Students may opt to reduce the
number of courses taken during Fall
and Spring semesters by taking two
courses during the Summer term.
Note that not all courses are offered
during Summer
Balance/Other Commitments & Activities:
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
You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.
Note A
Creative Expression
Select Two Courses from Two Different Departments
Department
Course
Architecture Department
ARC 2208 Culture and Architecture: The
Master Builder
Visual Art & Art History Department
ARH 2000 Art Appreciation
School of Communication & Multimedia
Studies
English Department
Languages, Linguistics, & Comparative
Literature Department
GRW
No
No
FIL 2000 Film Appreciation
No
LIT 2010
LIT2030
LIT2040
LIT2070
LIT2100
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Interpretation of Fiction
Interpretation of Poetry
Interpretation of Drama
Interpretation of Creative Nonfiction
Intro to World Literature
Music Department
MUL2010 History and Appreciation of Music
No
Theatre & Dance Department
DAN2100 Modern Dance 1
THE2000 Appreciation of Theater
No
No
Note B
Department
Anthropology
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Geology Department
Physics
Science
Select Two Courses from Two Different Departments
One Course Must have a Lab
Course
ANT2511 Intro to Biological Anthropology
BSC1005 Life Science
CHM 1020C Contemporary Chemical Issues
CHM 2083 Chemistry in Modern Life
ETG 2831 Nature: Intersections of Science,
Engineering, and the Humanities
Lab
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
ESC 2070 The Blue Planet
GLY 2010C Physical Geology/Evolution of the
Earth
GLY 2100 History of the Earth and Life
MET 2010 Weather and Climate
No
Yes
AST 2002 Introduction to Astronomy
PSC 2121 Physical Science
No
No
No
No
Additional science courses are available upon request. Consult with your academic advisor.
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You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.
Note C
Foundations in Global Citizenship
Select Two Courses from Two Different Departments
One Course Must be Global Perspectives (GP)
Department
Course
Anthropology
ANT 2410 Culture and Society
Curriculum, Culture, & Educational
EDF 2854 Educated Citizen in Global Context
Inquiry
Geosciences
GEA 2000 World Geography
History
AMH2010 U.S. History to 1877
AMH2020 U.S. History since 1877
WOH2012 History of Civilization I
WOH2022 History of Civilization II
LAS2000 Introduction to Caribbean and
Languages, Linguistics, & Comparative
Latin American Studies
Literature
LIN2607 Global Perspectives on Language
Philosophy
PHI2010 Introduction to Philosophy
Political Science
INR2002 Introduction to World Politics
Sociology
SYD2790 Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality
SYP2450 Global Society
SOW1005 Global Perspectives of Social
Social Work
Services
GRW
No
No
GP
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Note D
Required Courses for the Economics Major (27 credits)
(All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better)
Course
Four Courses in Economic Foundations
(12 credits)
ECO 3101 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 3203 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 4421 Introduction to Econometric Methods
ECO 4933 Cases in Economic Analysis
It is strongly recommended that this course be taken during the
last semester of the 4-year academic program
Select One Course in International
Economics (3 credits)
ECO 4704 International Trade
ECO 4713 International Monetary Economics
ECS 3013 International Economic Development
Four Additional Economics Courses
(12 credits)
3000 level or above
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You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.
Note E
Social Science Cognates
Select Four Courses from the following Departments (12 credits)*
Department
Suggested Courses
Anthropology
Geosciences
History
Political Science
INR3702 International Political Economy
PUP4710 Government and the Economy
Psychology
Sociology
*In the selection of the Social Science courses, care should be exercised to meet the minimum requirement of 45
credits at the upper-division level (3000 and 4000).
Additional suggestions are available upon request. Consult with your academic advisor.
Note F
Free Electives
Select Seven Courses from any Department (21 credits)*
*In the selection of the Free Electives, care should be exercised to meet the minimum requirement of 45
credits at the upper-division level (3000 and 4000).
Suggestions are available upon request. Consult with your academic advisor.


You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.
More Information
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http://www.fau.edu/cdc/students/majors/
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http://www.fau.edu/handbook/
Registration, Transcripts, Forms, Student Records:
http://www.fau.edu/registrar/
Academic Support (Center for Teaching and Learning, Tutoring, Writing Center,
Undergraduate Research):
http://www.fau.edu/ctl/
Student Financial Aid, Other Financial Services:
http://www.fau.edu/finaid/
Students with Disabilities:
http://osd.fau.edu/
Student Life (Housing, Events & Organizations, Wellness, Counseling, Leadership, Military
Affairs, etc.):
http://www.fau.edu/student/SADepts.php
Tips for Success
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Meet with your advisor at least once a semester.
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Monitor your progress in your courses; “check-in” with your instructors regularly!
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Check your degree audit every semester.
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Stay aware of important deadlines.
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Take advantage of resources FAU has made available to you to help you succeed on
your flight.

You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.



You and your advisor will customize your Flight Plan and update it as necessary as you progress through
your program. This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising
appointments. Not all University and State degree requirements are listed. For a full degree audit, see an
advisor in Student Academic Services.
This unofficial guide is to be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. Your
Degree Audit is the final and official documentation of degree requirements that have been met. For more
information, see your advisor.