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Economics


Bachelor of Arts degree - Major in Economics

Students enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences and who wish to pursue a major in Economics must take:

MATH 153Finite Mathematics for Business Decisions3
MATH 154Calculus for Business Decisions3
BUAN 227Business Statistics3
ECON 203Microeconomics3
or ECON 150 Roots: Economics
ECON 204Macroeconomics3
ECON 301Intermediate Price Analysis3
ECON 302Intermediate Macroeconomics3
ECON 305Money and Banking3
ECON 334International Economics3
ECON 433Econometrics3
Three approved electives in Economics9

*Or approved substitutes
 A minimum grade of C is necessary to receive major credit.

Minor

Students who are in Schools other than Business may pursue a minor in Economics. Students must obtain the permission of the School in which they are enrolled.

ECON 203Microeconomics3
or ECON 150 Roots: Economics
ECON 204Macroeconomics3
Three approved electives in Economics9
Total Credits15
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ECON 2033ECON 2043
MATH 153 or 1853MATH 154 or 1863
ENGL 110 or RELS 1103RELS 110 or ENGL 1103
CIS 1103LLRN 1053
HIST 1503PHIL 1503
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 1503MUSC 150 or ART 1503
BUAN 2273ECON 3053
Language 13Language 23
Science 13LAW 2033
RELS 200 Level Course3Social Science Core 13
 15 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ECON 3023ECON 3013
ECON 4333ECON 3343
MATH 151 or 2303Economics Elective3
Science 23RELS 300 Level Course3
Free Elective3Free Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Economics Elective3Economics Elective3
Social Science Core 23Social Science Core 33
Science 33Global Non-Western Course3
Global Non-Western Course32 Free Electives6
Free Elective3 
 15 15
Total Credits: 120

 Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Economics and Mathematics

The Economics/Mathematics double major combines applied economics with advanced quantitative methods. This interdisciplinary program is designed for students interested in careers in corporate economics, financial analytics, economic forecasting, or data-driven consulting. The curriculum emphasizes the use of mathematics and modeling in real-world economic and business contexts.

 
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 1854MATH 1573
CMPT 1013MATH 1864
ENGL 1103RELS 1103
ECON 203 or 1503ECON 2043
SCI 1001Modern Language Course3
Modern Language Course3 
 17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 2433MATH 3363
MATH 2854MATH 3723
PHIL 1503ECON 3053
BUAN 205Or Free Elective3ENGL 1503
RELS 200 Level Course3SCI Elective Course3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 3313MATH 3873
MATH 3773ECON 3013
ECON 3023ECON 3343
ECON 4333MATH/ECON Elective3
HIST 1503SCI Elective Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MUSC 150 or ART 1503MATH 4893
MATH/ECON Elective3ECON Elective3
Social Science Elective3RELS 300 Level Course3
Free Electives6Free Elective3
 SCI Elective Course3
 15 15
Total Credits: 124

Courses

ECON 150. Roots: Economics. 3 Credits.

An explanation and critical examination of selected concepts in the social sciences. Students examine the logic and methods of social science research and engage in analysis of contemporary social issues from the perspective of the discipline of economics. The main emphasis of the course is to study the behavior of households and business firms in the marketplace. ECON 150 or ECON 203 is the prerequisite for ECON 204.

ECON 203. Microeconomics. 3 Credits.

An introductory study of the behavior of households and business firms in the marketplace, including households as consumers and resource suppliers, business firms as producers of goods and services and buyers of resources, market structures for outputs and inputs, role of the government, and free trade vs. protection.

ECON 204. Macroeconomics. 3 Credits.

An introductory study of the determination of the level of production and the price level in the macro economy. Topics covered include inflation and unemployment, money and banks, federal budget and national debt, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth and development. Prerequisite: ECON 203 or ECON 150.

ECON 301. Intermediate Price Analysis. 3 Credits.

Market and factor pricing under pure competition, imperfect competition conditions and monopoly; the pricing process and the allocation of resources. Prerequisites: ECON 203, ECON 204, BUAN 227.

ECON 302. Intermediate Macroeconomics. 3 Credits.

The nature and causes of unemployment and inflation and the debate over the policies used to fight these problems in a global economy. Prerequisites: ECON 203, ECON 204, BUAN 227.

ECON 303. Mathematical Economics. 3 Credits.

A course that applies linear algebra, calculus, and unconstrained and constrained optimization techniques to solve economic problems and perform economic analysis. Topics covered include equilibrium analysis, comparative static analysis, and optimization. Prerequisite: MATH 153 and MATH 154.

ECON 305. Money and Banking. 3 Credits.

This course considers the nature of money, the markets that allocate money to a variety of uses, the institutions that create and control the money stock, the flow of money and how it is related to employment levels, GDP, inflation and interest rates, and international financial matters. Much attention will be paid to problems and issues requiring the attention of policymakers. Prerequisites: ECON 203, ECON 204.

ECON 332. Introduction to Environmental Economics. 3 Credits.

An introductory study of the way economists approach environmental problems. Topics covered include externalities, market failure, public goods, common-pool resources, policy instruments (e.g. taxes, command and control policies, cap and trade, and tradable pollution permits, and cost-benefit analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 203 and MATH 154.

ECON 334. International Economics. 3 Credits.

A study of international trade and financial relationships. Topics covered include theory of international trade, public and private barriers to trade, commercial policy of the U.S., regional economic integration, foreign exchange markets, balance of payments, disequilibrium and the adjustment process, international monetary systems, and economic development of the developing nations. Prerequisites: ECON 203 and ECON 204, and by permission of instructor.

ECON 375. Assimilating the Internship Experience in Economics.. 3 Credits.

In consultation with the faculty advisor, students design and complete an independent project related to their Economics internship. This project aids in assimilating a practical off-campus work experience in business, industry, government or cultural organization with the students’ studies and/or career interests. This course is subject to the approval of the Department Chair, Dean and Internship Coordinator of the School of Business. The student is required to pre-register with the Internship Coordinator and to obtain internship placement prior to the start of the semester. (Free elective).

ECON 401. Advanced Microeconomics. 3 Credits.

The course will focus on the analytical tools of modern microeconomics – especially game theory and information economics – and will apply these tools to economics problems such as imperfect competition, auctions, bargaining, price discrimination, moral hazard and adverse selection. Prerequisite: ECON 301.

ECON 402. Seminar in MacroEconomics and Financial Markets. 3 Credits.

Advanced topics in macroeconomics and financial market will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on a theoretical understanding and the applications to forecasting cyclical and dynamic movements in the economy. Prerequisites: ECON 302 and ECON 305 or by permission of Instructor.

ECON 403. Seminar in Monetary Theory and Policy. 3 Credits.

ECON 403 is designed as a survey of modern monetary policies and theories. The primary objective of the course is to examine how unconventional monetary phenomena and policies are determined, and how they impact the domestic and foreign economies. The course will also provide rigorous training for the College Federal Reserve Challenge Competition. This competition is designed to bring real-world economics into the classroom - student teams assume the role of monetary policymakers by analyzing economic conditions and recommending a course for monetary policy. Prerequisite: ECON 302.

ECON 412. Economic Growth and Development. 3 Credits.

This course offers a broad overview of the economic problems that developing countries face along with policies to mitigate these issues. Topics may include poverty, inequality, institutional breakdowns, failures in education and health care systems, environmental degradation, the international trade regime, and financial crises. Prerequisites: ECON 203 or ECON 150 and ECON 204 or by permission of instructor.

ECON 432. Applied Environmental Economics. 3 Credits.

A study of the applications of economic theory and econometric methods to analyze environmental problems and to valuate environmental improvements. Topics include: game theory, behavioral economics experiments focused on common resources, public goods, and nudges, as well as revealed and stated preference methods and applications to value improvements to the environment. Prerequisites: ECON 203 and BUAN 227.

ECON 433. Econometrics. 3 Credits.

A systematic attempt of setting theoretical hypotheses about economic reality against empirical evidence produced by real-world situations and problems. Emphasis is on the process and application of statistical inference through the use of various distributions and on the estimation and measurement of relationships among economic variables. Prerequisites: ECON 203, ECON 204 and BUAN 227 or its equivalent.

ECON 434. Advanced Econometrics. 3 Credits.

Advanced Econometrics: It is the second of a two-course sequence that introduces the student to econometric analysis. EC444 focuses on Gauss Markov Theorem and its classical assumptions which guarantee that the OLS is the optimal estimator of the classical linear regression model. The course delves deeper into the consequences associated with violating the classical OLS assumptions and how to detect and correct for them. Course topics include the different functional forms of regression models, dummy variable regression models, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, model specification and diagnostic testing, simultaneous-equation models, and identification problem. Prerequisites: ECON 433.

ECON 441. Economics Seminar. 3 Credits.

A program of supervised research and reading related to a theme or topic of economics. Open to a limited number of students majoring in economics or finance who meet the departmental requirements and have the approval of the Chair of the Department. Open to economics and finance majors only.

ECON 444. Special Topic: in Economics. 3 Credits.

ECON 470. Economics Tutorial/Independent Study. 3 Credits.

A single-semester tutorial course, related to a particular topic of economics, directed by a faculty member from the department. Open to qualified students who meet the departmental requirements and have the approval of the Department Chair and the Dean.

ECON 471. Economics Thesis Project I. 3 Credits.

An in-depth program of research, under the direction of a member of the department (mentor), leading to a comprehensive research proposal which includes a topic, a review of the literature, the research methodology, sources of data and potential results. Open to qualified students who meet the departmental requirements and have the approval of the Department Chair and the Dean.

ECON 472. Economics Thesis Project II. 3 Credits.

An in-depth program of research, under the direction of a member of the department (mentor), leading to a completion of the research project proposed in ECON 471 Thesis Project I. A defense of the thesis is required. Prerequisite: ECON 471 Thesis Project I.

ECON 475. Assimilating the Internship Experience in Economics. 3 Credits.

This course may be used as a second internship experience and/or with senior status. (Free elective).