ECO 100: Introduction to Economics at Borough of Manhattan Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Introduction to Economics (ECO 100) at Borough of Manhattan Community College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 4 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Ross Tippit and Lyla Ahsan.
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Requirements
Prerequisite: English proficiency index of 55+ or ESL 94RW or higher and Math proficiency index of 40 or higher
About this course
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental economic concepts of production, consumption and price determination, as developed by economists over the last two centuries for understanding market economies. The class introduces students to the role of markets and economic policy in our contemporary global economy at the individual and societal level. The topics to be explored in the course span the areas of economics and economic history, and may include the banking system, social insurance programs, international trade, market regulations, the role of unions, and the federal budget. The student will come away with a broad understanding of economic issues, methods, ideas, and history.
Professors for ECO 100 at Borough of Manhattan CC, Fall 2026
- Ross TippitChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
3 sections · 0 open · ★ 3.5 (67) · difficulty 3.6/5 · 73% would take again
- Lyla AhsanNo ratings found
1 section · 0 open
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ECO 100 sections, times and seats
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Questions about ECO 100 at Borough of Manhattan CC
- Who teaches ECO 100 at Borough of Manhattan CC in Fall 2026?
- Ross Tippit and Lyla Ahsan are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is ECO 100 at Borough of Manhattan CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.6 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a ECO 100 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.