Spring 2026 Economics

Last generated: Monday, March 09 2026 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

ECON 111

Freakonomics

3 hours. UIC GE Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36631LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR1452BSBMabrouk, S; Tzachrista, FMeet on campus
3 hours

ECON 120

Principles of Microeconomics

0 TO 4 hours. College of Business Administration undergraduate students will enroll for 3 hours and all other students will enroll for 4 hours. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35156DIS - AD108:00 AM - 08:50 AMMA0022LCACarson, EMeet on campus
35962DIS - AD211:00 AM - 11:50 AMR3152BSBKelly, QMeet on campus
16783DIS - AD308:00 AM - 08:50 AMTA0022LCACarson, EMeet on campus
38826DIS - AD411:00 AM - 11:50 AMT3152BSBCarson, EMeet on campus
38934DIS - AD508:00 AM - 08:50 AMR3852BSBTu, ZMeet on campus
38935DIS - AD609:00 AM - 09:50 AMR2892BSBTu, ZMeet on campus
48712DIS - AD710:00 AM - 10:50 AMR3192BSBTu, ZMeet on campus
48713DIS - AD808:00 AM - 08:50 AMFA0032LCAKelly, QMeet on campus
48714DIS - AD909:00 AM - 09:50 AMFA0022LCAKelly, QMeet on campus
16781LEC - AL110:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWF1372ARCKlein, FMeet on campus
4 hours Not intended for Business Administration.
36913DIS - CD102:00 PM - 02:50 PMM3692BSBBai, MMeet on campus
36914DIS - CD209:00 AM - 09:50 AMT2892BSBBai, MMeet on campus
36915DIS - CD310:00 AM - 10:50 AMT3192BSBSomik, KMeet on campus
38936DIS - CD410:00 AM - 10:50 AMR3672BSBMorr, RMeet on campus
38937DIS - CD511:00 AM - 11:50 AMW3692BSBSomik, KMeet on campus
38938DIS - CD610:00 AM - 10:50 AMW3852BSBSomik, KMeet on campus
44060DIS - CD711:00 AM - 11:50 AMM3152BSBBai, MMeet on campus
44061DIS - CD808:00 AM - 08:50 AMRA0022LCAMorr, RMeet on campus
44062DIS - CD911:00 AM - 11:50 AMR3122LHMorr, RMeet on campus
36912LEC - CL12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR1372ARCQureshi, JMeet on campus
4 hours Not intended for Business Administration.
36917DIS - DDARRANGEDGrabowski, K
Restricted to Business Administration.
36916LEC - DL03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR2502BSBAhundjanov, BMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Business Administration.

ECON 121

Principles of Macroeconomics

0 TO 4 hours. College of Business Administration undergraduate students will enroll for 3 hours and all other students will enroll for 4 hours. ECON 121 may be taken before or after taking ECON 120 - this is not a sequence. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16788DIS - AD110:00 AM - 10:50 AMM3692BSBNaeem, UMeet on campus
35159DIS - AD201:00 PM - 01:50 PMM3652BSBKhan, IMeet on campus
34026DIS - AD308:00 AM - 08:50 AMW3692BSBNaeem, UMeet on campus
37793DIS - AD401:00 PM - 01:50 PMW3652BSBKhan, IMeet on campus
41661DIS - AD501:00 PM - 01:50 PMF3652BSBKhan, IMeet on campus
41662DIS - AD610:00 AM - 10:50 AMF3692BSBNaeem, UMeet on campus
24454LEC - AL09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWF1452BSBClack, CMeet on campus
4 hours Not intended for Business Administration.
36918DIS - BD110:00 AM - 10:50 AMM3852BSBO'Neil, MMeet on campus
36919DIS - BD208:00 AM - 08:50 AMT3692BSBBaah, FMeet on campus
36920DIS - BD310:00 AM - 10:50 AMT3672BSBBaah, FMeet on campus
37794DIS - BD408:00 AM - 08:50 AMW3852BSBBaah, FMeet on campus
37846DIS - BD511:00 AM - 11:50 AMM3692BSBO'Neil, MMeet on campus
38827DIS - BD711:00 AM - 11:50 AMW3152BSBO'Neil, MMeet on campus
16787LEC - BL11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR1372ARCKarras, GMeet on campus
4 hours Not intended for Business Administration.
36927DIS - DDARRANGEDUpadhyay, S; Yadav, C; Zhylinski, MMeet on campus
Restricted to Business Administration.
36926LEC - DL01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF1372ARCKim, KMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Business Administration.
48715DIS - GDARRANGEDCarson, E; Stoeger, TMeet on campus
48611LEC - GL03:00 PM - 03:50 PMMWF2502BSBKim, KMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Business Administration.

ECON 214

Economics of Education

3 hours. Previously listed as ECON 351. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40407LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR3082BHEremina, KMeet on campus

ECON 215

Health Economics

3 hours. Previously listed as ECON 354. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35204LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRF0062LCFChen, Z; Tauras, JMeet on campus
3 hours

ECON 220

Microeconomics: Theory and Applications

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120; and MATH 121.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35160LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR1402BSBHua, H; Tauras, JMeet on campus
3 hours
35161LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF1402BSBHua, H; Klein, FMeet on campus
3 hours

ECON 221

Macroeconomics in the World Economy: Theory and Applications

3 hours. Same as INST 221. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120 and ECON 121; and MATH 121.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
26153LCD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWFD0052LCDPieper, PMeet on campus
3 hours
16813LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR1402BSBFayed, T; Karras, GMeet on campus
3 hours

ECON 270

Statistics for Economics

4 hours. Credit is not given for ECON 270 if the student has credit for IDS 270. Prerequisite(s): MATH 121. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
22443DIS - AD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMA0022LCASpector-Bishop, JMeet on campus
29482DIS - AD109:00 AM - 09:50 AMWA0022LCASpector-Bishop, JMeet on campus
36635DIS - AD209:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2892BSBSpector-Bishop, JMeet on campus
16815LEC - AL10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWF1362ARCKim, KMeet on campus

ECON 300

Econometrics

3 hours. Credit is not given for ECON 300 if the student has credit in ECON 400. Previously listed as ECON 346. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120 or ECON 121; and ECON 270, or IDS 270, or STAT 101; and MATH 121.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35162LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW24062CDRLCLubotsky, D; Morr, RMeet on campus
3 hours
35163LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2082BHAhundjanov, B; Nag, RMeet on campus
3 hours
35164LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMW3172BHBaumann, I; Casey, MMeet on campus
3 hours

ECON 311

Introduction to Urban Real Estate

3 hours. Previously listed as ECON 371. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36668LCD04:00 PM - 04:50 PMMWF3042SHBaharudin, A

ECON 326

History of Economic Thought

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220 or ECON 221.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36638LCD04:00 PM - 04:50 PMMWF3092BHKlein, F; Mabrouk, SMeet on campus
3 hours Concurrent registration in Econ 395 (CRN: 44293) is required.

ECON 329

Industrial Organization

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34030LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR3172BHAhundjanov, B; Johnson, KMeet on campus
3 hours Concurrent registration in Econ 395 (CRN: 44294) is required.

ECON 332

Urban Economics

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37795LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR3372BSBTorres Gonzalez, MMeet on campus

ECON 333

International Economics

3 hours. Same as INST 333. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220 or ECON 221 or INST 221.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32919LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF2402ARCPieper, P; Renfro, RMeet on campus
3 hours

ECON 334

Economic Development

3 hours. Same as INST 334. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220 or ECON 221 or INST 221.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41666LCD03:00 PM - 03:50 PMMWF3042SHJoshaghani, SMeet on campus

ECON 344

Behavioral Economics

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37258LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR180F2TBHJohnson, K; Tzachrista, FMeet on campus
3 hours

ECON 395

Research and Writing in Economics

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in a designated 300-level economics course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44293D105:00 PM - 05:50 PMM3092BHKlein, F; Mabrouk, SMeet on campus
44294D205:00 PM - 05:50 PMW2052GHAhundjanov, B; Johnson, KMeet on campus

ECON 399

Independent Study in Economics

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequisite(s): 9 hours of economics courses at the 300-level or above, an overall GPA of at least 3.25 (A=4.00), and consent of a faculty member and the director of undergraduate studies. Departmental Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the LAS degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16829CNFARRANGEDOst, B; Pieper, P; Tarduno, M; Tauras, J; Tzachrista, F

ECON 400

Honors Econometrics

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours; 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120 or ECON 121; and MATH 180; and ECON 270 or IDS 270 or STAT 381. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36640LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW3892BSBO'Neil, M; Tarduno, MMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
48287LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW3892BSBO'Neil, M; Tarduno, MMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

ECON 453

Economics of Family

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 220; and ECON 300 or ECON 400. Recommended background: ECON 331 and ECON 353.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47225LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR3212LHAhn, S; Fayed, TMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
48288LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR3212LHAhn, S; Fayed, TMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

ECON 499

Independent Study in Economics

1 TO 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the director of graduate studies and the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16832CNFARRANGEDTzachrista, F

ECON 510

Microeconomic Theory II

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 509.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38957LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMW1612BSBRenfro, R; Tarduno, MMeet on campus
4 hours

ECON 511

Macroeconomic Theory I

4 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42614LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTRA0042LCARobbins, JMeet on campus
4 hours

ECON 516

Development Economics

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 509. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39003LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR22352ETMSWFeigenberg, BMeet on campus
4 hours

ECON 520

Microeconomics for Business Decisions

4 hours. Credit is not given for ECON 520 if the student has credit in ECON 509. Prerequisite(s): MATH 165 or MATH 181 or the equivalent.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45578LCDARRANGEDMeets 09-Mar-26 - 01-May-26.Online with deadlines
Meets 09-Mar-26 - 01-May-26. Restricted to Business Administration (MBA) or Business Administration (MBA) major(s). Restricted to Graduate Online - Chicago.
46680LCDARRANGEDMeets 09-Mar-26 - 01-May-26.Online with deadlines
Meets 09-Mar-26 - 01-May-26. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago.
19503LCD05:00 PM - 06:15 PMTR3202DHAhundjanov, B; Chen, ZMeet on campus
Restricted to Graduate - Chicago.

ECON 535

Econometrics II

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 534.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
27864LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR3032AHBaumann, I; Qureshi, JMeet on campus
4 hours

ECON 537

Time Series Econometrics

4 hours. Same as IDS 582. Prerequisite(s): ECON 534 and at least one statistics course with regression analysis at the 300-level or above.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42613LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR3652BSBRobbins, J
4 hours

ECON 551

Economics of Education

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 509.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35167LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMM2052LHOst, BMeet on campus
4 hours

ECON 555

Health Economics I

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): ECON 509; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35168LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMW3212LHChen, YMeet on campus
4 hours

ECON 593

Internship Program

0 TO 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the core courses in the degree program in which the student is enrolled and approval of the internship program by the graduate adviser and the Graduate Curriculum Committee. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16854PRARRANGEDLubotsky, DMeet on campus

ECON 594

Special Topics in Economics

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term.Topics vary by sections and by term. Prerequisite(s): ECON 509; and consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37097LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLOst, BMeet on campus
46681LCD - 2ARRANGEDARR2ONLCasey, MMeet on campus

ECON 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16855CNFARRANGEDLubotsky, DMeet on campus
16856CNFARRANGEDLubotsky, DMeet on campus

ECON 598

Master's Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ECON 505 or Grade of C or better in ECON 534; and Grade of C or better in ECON 501 or Grade of C or better in ECON 509 and consent of the chair of the thesis committee. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16857CNFARRANGEDLubotsky, DMeet on campus

ECON 599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the chair of the thesis committee. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16858CNFARRANGEDLubotsky, DMeet on campus