2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

The BS in International Economics

Students who wish to acquire a strong background in economics should choose the BS degree, which emphasizes economic decision making within a global environment. The Requirements for the BS degree in International Economics are as follows:

General Major Requirements

EC 101 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 102 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC 141 Development Economics OR
EC 151 Economic Geography
EC 312 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory OR
EC 311 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
STATS 250 Applied Statistics
STATS 350 Applied Statistical Methods 
EC 430 International Trade Theory and Policy
EC 442 International Monetary Economics

Free Electives

8 courses

The BA in International Economics

Students who wish to acquire a broad liberal arts preparation with a strong emphasis on languages and cultures should choose the BA degree. Students choosing the BA degree take five courses in French or Spanish or German. Those who enter the program with considerable foreign language experience will be required to take alternative courses as determined by advisor. The Requirements for the BA degree in International Economics are as follows:

General Major Requirements

EC 101 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 102 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC 141 Development Economics OR
EC 151 Economic Geography
EC 430 International Trade Theory and Policy
EC 442 International Monetary Economics
STATS 250 Applied Statistics

Foreign Language Requirement

5 courses

Free Electives

 8 courses