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International Economics
The major in International Economics prepares students to think critically about economic issues, with special emphasis on international and comparative matters. Greater economic integration and the process of “globalization” of economic and business affairs increasingly call for an international approach to economics education. The growing mobility of people and resources in a world of rapid technological progress in communications requires a greater knowledge and understanding of the differences among people and economic systems that persist even in a highly integrated world. In this spirit, the International Economics major gives students a solid background in the fundamentals of economic analysis, while adopting a pluralistic approach to economics education that exposes students to a wide spectrum of theories and systems of thought comprising the different facets of the discipline. Special emphasis is given to economic policy issues and economic institutions. Students are made aware of the institutional differences that exist across countries, of their evolution and reforms, through an appreciation of the institutionally based nature of the market system. In this context, the discipline of economics is presented as a logical, and yet practical and creative field.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (41 CREDITS)
The Core Foundation requirement for Quantitative Reasoning (MAT) and one of the International Engagement requirements may be fulfilled through courses in the major.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (45 CREDITS)
Lower-Division Requirements (21 Credits)
Take the following seven courses:
| ECN 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| ECN 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| MAT 200 | Calculus |
| MAT 201 | Introduction to Statistics |
| ECN 204 | History of Economic Thought |
| ECN 225 | Issues and Controversies in Macroeconomics |
| ECN 256 | Managerial Economics (Intermediate Microeconomics) |
Upper-Division Requirements(24 Credits)
Take the following four courses:
| ECN 303 | Development Economics |
| ECN 325 | Money, Banking, and Financial Markets |
| ECN 328 | International Banking and Finance |
| ECN 341 | International Economics |
Choose four courses from the following:
| ECN 305 | The Economics of the European Union |
| ECN 320 | Game Theory, Information and Contracts |
| ECN 350 | Industrial Organization in the European Union |
| ECN 355 | Political Economy of Growth and Distribution |
| ECN 387 | Introduction to Econometrics |
| ECN 490 | Senior Research Project in International Economics |
| ECN 492 | Internship in International Economics |
GENERAL ELECTIVES (39 CREDITS)
Complete courses in any academic discipline
Note: All Bachelor of Arts Degrees require a total of 125 credits consisting of Core, Major, and General Elective courses and requirements. Credits required in the Core and General Electives part of the degree plan may vary depending on Core course selections.
