Mission Statement:
Designed to complement students primary areas of study, the Economics Minor offers a comprehensive exploration of economic theory and its practical applications to provide research and analytical opportunities that develop competitive candidates for postgraduate programs.
Through a diverse range of courses, students gain insights into key economic principles and learn how to apply them in real-world business scenarios. Key areas of focus include:
- Microeconomic Analysis: Understanding the behavior of consumers, firms, and markets
- Macroeconomic Theory: Analyzing economic aggregates such as national income, inflation, and unemployment
- Economic Policy: Examining the role of government intervention in shaping economic outcomes
- International Economics: Exploring the complexities of global trade, exchange rates, and economic development
- Business Economics: Applying economic principles to strategic decision-making within organizations
Students who complete the program will be able to:
- Analyze and communicate economic concepts in written, spoken, and visual formats.
- Analyze economic data using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to illustrate their impact on enterprises and nations domestic and abroad.
- Examine personal involvement with contemporary economic issues to develop transformational proposals that advance economic policy.
- Utilize innovative thought leadership to evaluate the effectiveness of economic public policy and develop new proposals as appropriate.
Contact the Business and Entrepreneurial Studies Department if you have questions. Or you can learn more about the program, courses, and requirements in the current academic year University Catalog.
