Program Overview

Economic Geography Certificate

Program Overview

The Economic Geography Certificate is an undergraduate certification program offered by the Departments of Economics and Geography and the Environment. This interdisciplinary certificate focuses on the analysis of geographic data and prepares students to succeed in commercial, nonprofit, governmental, and nongovernmental realms.

Program Details

• Program Type: Certificate
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 2-3 semesters
• Credit Hours: 18

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 18 credit hours, including the following courses:

• Introduction to Econometrics (3 hrs)
  • Focus on simple and multiple regression using ordinary least squares (OLS).
  • Topics include linear and intrinsically linear regression models; estimation under ideal and non-ideal conditions; linear hypothesis testing; multicollinearity and models with dummy variables.
• Location Intelligence Business GIS Concepts and Applications (3 hrs)
  • Survey of the geographic concepts and applications that support business decision-making.
  • Examines the context for application of geographic methodologies and explores the analytical techniques that relate to the needs of businesses operating across the global economy.
• Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3 hrs)
  • Introduces the concepts and applications of computer-based spatial data handling, known as geographic information systems (GIS) technology.
  • Illustrates the essential methods of GIS and its applications in fields including geography, business, administration, planning, and environmental science.
  • Students gain application skills via a series of practical exercises illustrating problem-solving strategies using up-to-date GIS software packages.
• Economic Geography (3 hrs)
  • Examines the inter-connected and inter-dependent world economy.
  • Focuses on world-systems, production, distribution, finance, labor, economic policies, and economic change, and their socio-cultural implications.
  • Fosters critical thinking along with social and environmental responsibility.
• Applied Retail Geography (3 hrs)
  • Survey of the geographic principles and techniques used in the analysis of retail markets and locations.
  • Examines the key characteristics of modern urban markets and commercial economies, and how geography makes a contribution to effective planning for retail firms.

Related Programs

• Geography Minor
• Economics Minor

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• Business & Industry
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