Economics

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

ECON 206: Principles of Macroeconomics

Class Program
Credits 3

Fundamentals of economics; emphasizing macroeconomic analysis. Areas of study include: determination and distribution of national output and income; inflation and employment; money and banking; government revenue and spending; government policy toward current economic problems.

Prerequisites

EN 160, “C” or better in MA 165 or higher.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Spring

ECON 211: Current Readings in Economics

Class Program
Credits 3

An introductory readings course involving current literature from the broad spectrum of Economics. Designed to acquaint the student with an in-depth survey of current literature.

Semester Offered
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ECON 216: Principles of Microeconomics

Class Program
Credits 3

Fundamentals of economics, emphasizing microeconomics analysis. Areas of study include: supply and demand analysis; product and resource markets; price determination within product and resource markets; the firm and its costs of production; current economic problems.

Prerequisites

“C” or better in MA 165 or higher, EC 206.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Spring

ECON 240: ENACTUS

Class Program
Credits 1

Development and implementation of educational projects which instill a broader understanding current economic issues and the market system. Guide students to develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them.

Prerequisites

Highly motivated, self-starter, strong GPA, Sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours at each level..

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

ECON 311: Advanced Reading in Economics

Class Program
Credits 3

Advanced readings from current literature in the field concerning such topics as biographies, theoretical styles, classics, and policy applications.

Semester Offered
Arranged

ECON 340: ENACTUS

Class Program
Credits 1

Development and implementation of educational projects which instill a broader understanding current economic issues and the market system. Guide students to develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them.

Prerequisites

Highly motivated, self-starter, strong GPA, Sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours at each level..

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

ECON 376: Independent Study

Class Program
Credits 1 3

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

ECON 401: Internship in Economics

Class Program
Credits 1 9

Internship under supervision of college personnel and cooperating facilities.

Prerequisites

All internships must be approved and finalized in the semester prior to when they begin. Permission of division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Semester Offered
Arranged

ECON 440: ENACTUS

Class Program
Credits 1

Development and implementation of educational projects which instill a broader understanding current economic issues and the market system. Guide students to develop stronger business and leadership skills, as well as a sense of service and responsibility to the community and world around them.

Prerequisites

Highly motivated, self-starter, strong GPA, Sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours at each level..

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

ECON 455: The Global Marketplace

Class Program
Credits 3

This class will incorporate the theory of international trade into the application of management and marketing practice in the global economy. Particular emphasis will be placed on international finance and trade in products and services as well as food and fiber commodities. National policies, regional integration, and multinational entities will be explored as to their effects on U.S. consumers and businesses.

Semester Offered
Spring

ECON 485: Senior Thesis in Economics

Class Program
Credits 3

In depth research in an economic topic of the student’s interest. The student will synthesize the separate elements of economic theory into a coherent presentation on a topic of interest or concern. The student will work with an advisor and faculty committee of no less than three members including the advisor.

Prerequisites

BA 302, advisor's and committee’s permission, last senior term.

Semester Offered
Arranged