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B.S. in Economics

The Bachelor of Science in Economics aims to give students a good foundation in theoretical and applied economics. Students are prepared to work, immediately after graduation, in business, in gov-ernment and finance, or to pursue graduate studies in: economics, business, law, public administration, international relations, and re-lated fields. The Program consists of up to 40 credit hours in Eco-nomics courses, plus 15, or 18, credit hours in a chosen track.

The Mathematics track allows students to deepen their knowledge of mathematics, in preparation for graduate work in economics, or any other quantitatively oriented field such as mathematical finance.

The Political Science track imparts deeper knowledge of political sci-ence, and international affairs, preparing students for careers in gov-ernment, and international organizations, or for graduate work in: international political economy, law, public policy, and international affairs.

The Finance track allows students to immediately take career posi-tions in business, and to pursue graduate work in: finance, interna-tional finance, and banking.

The Management track prepares students for careers in manage-ment positions, and human resource development, and, prepares them for graduate work in: personnel and organizational economics, management information technologies, and MBA.

Major Learning Outcomes

Graduates in the Bachelor of Science in Economics will be able to do the following:

1. To apply theoretical, and quantitative, reasoning to address economic and social issues.
2. To solve economic problems, and assess the merits of eco-nomic policies, using the appropriate methodology, and com-municate their decisions effectively.
3. To possess an understanding of their ethical, and social, responsibilities in a multi-cultural marketplace.
4. To have an understanding of the impact of economic policies on the global business operations.

Plan of Study

Economics — All tracks: 37 - 40 credits.

*Not a requirement for Track III (Mathematics)

Track I (Finance): 18 credits.

Track II (Management): 18 credits.

Track III (Mathematics): 15 credits.

And any two of the following courses:

Track IV (Political Science/International Affairs): 15 credits.