International Economics

Program Overview

The International Economics major at this institution offers a model-based study of the economic effects of international trade and investment. It prepares students for graduate programs in international policy and development, as well as careers in international business and economics. The program includes coursework in international economic theories, concepts, and models, as well as a foreign language requirement and an international study or project component.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The major in international economics is a model-based (theory and empirical) study of the macro- and microeconomic causes and consequences of the movement of goods, services, factor inputs and assets across national borders.

Objectives:

• Prepares students for graduate school in international policy, international development and other policy-oriented programs.
• Provides a strong foundation for careers with an international focus.

Outline:

• The program includes courses in:
• theories, concepts and models helpful in understanding the complex international environment.
• In addition to courses in business and/or economics, students are required to:
• Study a foreign language.

Teaching:

• Faculty take time to get to know students individually and help them identify their interests and strengths.
• The program provides students with opportunities to:
• Attend a class.
• Meet with a professor.
• Get to know current students.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for careers in:
• International policy.
• International development.
• Other policy-oriented fields.
• Business and economics with an international focus.