INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (NO MINOR REQUIRED)

Many students want a broad background in the emerging global economy. This emphasis will especially benefit those who intend to pursue further studies in international business or to work for government agencies or private firms focused on issues and problems of the global economy. A program of study in International Economics linked with a broad program in interdisciplinary international studies is required. Students are encouraged to take a foreign language and seek the BA rather than the BS degree. Students pursuing this direction may also seek employment in agencies of the U.S. government that are involved with international relations, economic development, foreign aid and global issues such as resource conservation, forestry, and environmental protection.

Required Courses (30 hours)

In addition to the required courses for all general economics majors, students in this program of study will be required to take:

• Econ 3110 (3)
• Econ 3120 (3)
• Econ 4170 (3)

In addition, students must take, subject to approval by the department chairperson, the equivalent to a minor (minimum of 15 credit hours) from a broad range of courses emphasizing international aspects of the world from historical, political, geographical and other relevant perspectives. See the list of approved electives on the current graduation contract sheet available in the economics department office. Because of the broad international flavor of the electives required, no separate minor will be required.