Econ vs manecon

<p>I’m really torn between the two majors. I’m assuming economics is leans more towards the theory of economics in a broader sense, whereas managerial economics is closely related to the school of management. ??? Or I could be completely wrong. haha. I’m also thinking about going to lawschool afterwards, but I want a solid major to fall back on just in case I decide not to/do not get accepted into law school. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which major I should take.</p>

<p>btw, if i do major in econ, I’ll probably end up doublemajoring in econ and philosophy or bio. <- Any suggestions for that? haha. </p>

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<p>^ interesting stuff. I’m guessing managerialecon would fall under management? please correct me if i’m wrong.</p>

<p>From the UCD web site
Economics:
The study of economics is the study of choices. How should a society choose to allocate and distribute its resources? Which needs should have the highest priority, and which are less important? Economists study how people use their limited resources in an attempt to satisfy their unlimited wants. They create scientific models to explain why people behave the way they do, and use these models along with observations of the world to analyze and explain why things happen the way they do. Based on this knowledge, they propose solutions to problems that may at first seem surprising, but that prove to work well in practice. Economists work in all areas of government and industry, in positions ranging from stock market analysis to sports marketing and banking regulation.
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<p>Managerial Economics:
The managerial economics major at UC Davis goes beyond the limits of traditional economics and business majors, blending a thorough grounding in economic theory with business knowledge and applications. You will specialize in at least one of three options: managerial economics, which focuses on evaluating, financing and managing business activities; environmental and resource economics, which focuses on issues related to use of resources and environmental quality; or agricultural economics, which focuses on the business aspects of producing and marketing foods and fibers. The real-world focus of this major provides ideal preparation for transition into the business world or to postgraduate business administration programs.
[url=<a href="http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/academics/major_view.cfm?major=apme%5DManagerial"&gt;http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/academics/major_view.cfm?major=apme]Managerial&lt;/a> Economics](<a href="http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/academics/major_view.cfm?major=lecn%5DEconomics%5B/url"&gt;http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/academics/major_view.cfm?major=lecn)&lt;/p>

<p>Major Requirements for a B.S. in Managerial Economics:
You will begin your study with a series of core courses in management, economics, calculus and statistics, and either social, natural or agricultural sciences. You will then focus your studies on your specific area of interest, selecting courses in topics such as marketing, taxation, international commodity and resource markets, the role of government in business regulation, real estate and other investments. Many students choose to challenge themselves by enrolling in an honors senior seminar, where they develop projects on areas of personal interest. </p>

<p>The major in Managerial Economics (formerly Agricultural and Managerial Economics) teaches students to apply economics and quantitative principles to problems in agricultural production, management, marketing, finance, trade, futures and options, environment and development.</p>

<p>The Program. Each student must specialize in at least one of three options: agricultural economics, which focuses on topics related to the production and marketing of foods and fibers; environmental and resource economics, which focuses on issues related to use of resources and environmental quality; or managerial economics, which focuses on topics related to evaluating, financing, and managing business activities. </p>

<p>The prerequisites are:
Economics 1A and 1B, 8 units
Statistics 13, 4 units
Mathematics 16A, and 16B or 21A and 21B, 6-8 units </p>

<p>Starting Fall 08 the GPA is a 3.2 to be admitted into the Managerial Economics major.</p>

<p>Total Units for the BS Degree in Managerial Economics 180. 41-44 of those units are unrestricted. </p>

<p>Total Units for the BA Degree in Economics 61-64 units.</p>

<p>The Program. Economics majors complete an introductory course sequence in economics, in addition to several courses in quantitative methods. Intermediate theory and economic history are taken on the upper division level and then students are free to concentrate the remainder of their units in various areas of interest, including more courses in economic theory or history, international economics, labor, industry, alternative economic systems, economic development, public finance, econometrics, or mathematical economics. </p>

<p>Preparatory Subject Matter total units 17-20
Economics 1A-1B, 8 units
Statistics 13, 32, or 102, 3-4 units
Mathematics 16A-16B, or 21A-21B, 6-8 units</p>

<p>You need a 2.0 overall UC GPA and a 2.0 overall GPA in the classes taken toward the major. If you are undeclared, you must declare the major before you reach 90 units. If you are declared in another major, you must switch before you reach 135 units. </p>

<p>Current undergraduate enrollment at UCD
Managerial Economics 442
Economics 875</p>

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<p>Both majors are considered Economics.</p>