Minor in Economics
Sharpen Your Analytical Skills
In economics, you’ll learn to evaluate and analyze some of the most complex problems the world has to offer. With this minor from the College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, you will explore the collection and use of economic data, the design of economic policy and institutions, and optimal decision-making with scarce resources.
Gain the Skills Employers Seek
Pursuing a Minor in Economics is a perfect way to complement the Bachelor of Science
degree you’ll earn from UHCL. Not only will you be taught by professors with real-world
business experience, but you can take advantage of career opportunities in areas such
as project management, risk management, financial planning, consultation and budget
planning. The 15 hours required for this minor can also provide keen direction for
any graduate degree you might pursue in the future.
Apply for a Minor
Degree Requirements
Each course of study in the College of Business here at University of Houston-Clear Lake has specific degree requirements you must fulfill to graduate. Find out more today.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Hybrid
Hybrid programs combine the flexibility and convenience of online learning with the benefits of in-person instruction.
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees, and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world, and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business and separate accounting accreditation.
Minor in Economics Faculty
Anne Anders
Associate Professor of Economics,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3255
Email: anders@uhcl.edu
Stephen Cotten
Professor of Economics,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3207
Email: Cotten@UHCL.edu
Office: B3121
Jason Murasko
Professor of Economics,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3107
Email: muraskoj@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 3121, Room 22