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

The Department of Economics and the Department of Humanities and Modern Languages 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 1 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 Transition and Developing Economies 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

General Major Electives

Choose 8 Courses

MGT 101  Business Foundations
ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 202 Principles of Accounting II
IB 101 Globalization
IB 321 Introduction to International Business
IB 419 Global Business Theory and Practice
IBAC 420 International Accounting and Analysis
IBBL 317 Managing in Global Legal Envt
IBFN 417 Multinational Financial Management
IBMK 421 International Marketing
IBMK 422 Export Management
MGT 335 International Management

 

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 Transition and Developing Economies 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

 

General Major Electives

Choose 8 Courses

MGT 101  Business Foundations
ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 202 Principles of Accounting II
IB 101 Globalization
IB 321 Introduction to International Business
IB 419 Global Business Theory and Practice
IBAC 420 International Accounting and Analysis
IBBL 317 Managing in Global Legal Envt
IBFN 417 Multinational Financial Management
IBMK 421 International Marketing
IBMK 422 Export Management
MGT 335 International Management


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