The Department of Economics program is designed to provide the opportunity and structure for students to acquire the knowledge and proficiency necessary for success as economics professionals when they go on to work for business, government, and international organizations. The program offers two alternative concentrations – General Economics and Business Economics. The two concentrations share the same economics core requirements, while the elective course requirements vary.
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The Economics curriculum (with 36-39 hours of required coursework in the discipline) consists of five components:
I. Policy Analysis
II. Theory and Analytical Models
III. Quantitative Analysis
IV. Technology
V. Communication (Written and Oral)
The graduates of the Economics program will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the macro and micro issues [II]
2. Describe and analyze public economic policies [I , III]
3. Explain and evaluate financial institutions, markets, and monetary policy [II, I]
4. Understand and analyze tax and revenue systems of the economy [II, I]
5. Understand and analyze price and monetary theory of international trade [II, I]
6. Conduct research by collecting and analyzing data as well as interpreting the results [III, I, IV]
7. Communicate effectively in writing and speech [V]
Drafted: May 2004 / Discussions and revisions currently in progress