A major in International Economics is designed for students who are interested in a career in international business, management, government or law.

The Department of Economics and the Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies jointly offer two career-oriented programs that combine the study of international economics with knowledge of a foreign language and the politics, history, and cultures of other countries. Within the International Economics major, there are two opportunities: International Economics is offered in both the BA and BS degrees

The Bachelor of Science in International Economics

The Bachelor of Science in International Economics is designed for students who are interested in studying economics within the context our new global economy. Students who wish to acquire a strong background in the science of economics should choose the BS degree, which emphasizes economic decision-making within a global environment. Students choosing the BS degree are required to take one two-semester sequence in French, German, Italian or Spanish in addition to the general major requirements.

General Major Requirements

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

Free Electives (7 courses)

The Bachelor of Arts in International Economics

The Bachelor of Arts in International Economics is designed for students who are interested in delving more deeply into the culture, and history of international politics that impact economies. Accordingly, there is a stronger emphasis on language. Students who wish to acquire a broad liberal arts preparation with a strong emphasis on languages and cultures should choose the BA degree.

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)

You will find full course descriptions for the Economics department in our Academic Catalog, available online and in PDF format.