Concentration - Economics
A concentration in Economics may be established through completion of 36 credits following
a standard four-year curriculum of basic and advanced study in macro- and microeconomics
analysis and in applied fields of economics such as monetary economics, international
economics, public finance, economic development, industrial economics, economic history
and labor economics. Studies to develop quantitative competence are a prerequisite.
This concentration requires a minimum of 36 credits.
Concentration Requirements:
| Requirement |
Credits |
Examples |
| Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 credits |
|
| Principles of Microeconomics |
3 credits |
|
| Money and Financial Institutions |
3 credits |
|
| International Economics |
3 credits |
|
| Intermediate Macroeconomics |
3 credits |
|
| Intermediate Microeconomics or Managerial Economics |
3 credits |
|
| Electives in Economics |
15 credits |
History of Economic Thought, Labor Economics, Public Finance, Financial Economics,
Comparative Economics, Economics of Health Care, Economics of Third World Countries,
Economics of Poverty, Economics Development
|
| Capstone |
3 credits |
ECO 499 (Culminating course in concentration) |
| TOTAL |
36 |
|
| Pre-requisite: Statistics |
3 credits |
|
Note:Only grades of C of higher may be included in the concentration.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a concentration in Economics will be able to:
- explain how market systems function, including supply and demand, resource allocation,
government regulation effects, and the influence of global factors;
- discuss the effects of fiscal and monetary policy;
- explain how financial institutions function, including the Federal Reserve Bank, the
U.S. banking system, and international influences;
- recognize the factors causing inflation, unemployment, growth, and recession;
- explain industry structure and organization;
- explain global economic concepts; including international trade, balance of payments
and foreign currency exchange;
- critically explain the complex interrelationships among economic factors;
- use quantitative skills for economic problem solving;
- apply communication skills directly related to economics terminology; and
- analyze economic policies and contribute to public discussions of economic issues.
