what is a supporting course

by Mrs. Estelle Schultz 7 min read

'Supporting Course' means the course not related to the major course. It could be any course considered relevant for Student's research work or necessary for building his/her overall competence.

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What is the supporting coursework requirement?

The Supporting Coursework Requirement enhance your Economics degree by providing a focused concentration of knowledge outside of the economics discipline. The concentration promotes multidisciplinary perspectives, and encourages students to build their skills. This requirement should align with your future pursuits and interests.

What are self-supporting courses?

Self-supporting courses are courses started by colleges without financial assistance from the government in any form. Which means, all the expenses of the course including tuition fees, laboratory maintenance, salary for teachers are to be covered by the tuition fees from the students.

How do I get my supporting coursework plan approved?

An advisor will need to approve your Supporting Coursework plan using a Major Plan of Study form (completed during an appointment), which we recommend to be done your Junior year. Supporting Coursework is a requirement of all Economics Majors to graduate, and must be approved by an Economics Advisor during an Advising Appointment.

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