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Economics

Program Code

BS-ECON

Program Title

Bs-Economics

Program Level

Undergraduate Level

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Department

Economics

Distance Education Program

No

Program Description

To meet the growing demand of today’s job market, the Dahlkemper School of Business offers a STEM-designated Economics program. The rigorous curriculum provides an excellent background in financial and quantitative modeling that business professionals use to conduct analysis and research. Economists are needed to analyze issues and apply economic concepts to current-day situations in business and public policy. Examples of current day issues include healthcare, taxes, energy, and international trade policy. International students in this STEM-designated Economics program can apply for a 24-month STEM extension for F1 Optional Practical Training (OPT).

The following courses, 24 credits, must be completed to satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Economics:

  • ECON 311 Intermediate Microeconomics

  • ECON 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics

  • ECON 325 Game Theory

  • ECON 427 Econometrics

  • ECON 431 Public Finance

  • ECON 441 International Economics

  • ECON 443 Comparative Economic Systems

  • FINC 310 Financial Markets

Governing Body Name

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Governing Body Status

Accredited

Certification/Licensure Exam

No

National Certification/Licensure Eligibility

No

Dahlkemper School of Business Students apply leadership and team building skills to develop strategies, manage resources and achieve goals.

Dahlkemper School of Business Students evaluate and integrate core knowledge across the breadth of functional business areas to solve problems and capture opportunities.

Dahlkemper School of Business Students utilize written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.

Economics students will analyze, develop and sythesize rigorous quantiative analyses from economic scholarly research.

Economics students will apply economic concepts to contemporary issues in business and public policy.

Economics students will genrate quantiative analysis of original economics reserach questions.

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109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
1-800-GANNON-U

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