Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Economics

The Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSc Economics) program is a four-year undergraduate program that provides students with a solid foundation in economic theory and its applications to the real world. The program covers a wide range of topics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, and public economics.

Degree Structure

• College: Business Administration
• Department: Finance and Economics
• Level: Undergraduate
• Study System: Courses
• Total Credit Hours: 123 Cr. Hrs.
• Duration: 4 Years
• Intake: Fall and Spring
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time

Degree Overview

The BSc in Economics program is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the public and private sectors. Graduates of the program can work as economists, financial analysts, business analysts, policy analysts, and consultants. They may also pursue careers in academia, government, or international organizations.

What You Will Learn

Upon the successful completion of the program, students should be able to:

1. Describe the concepts of sustainability in economics and its multiple dimensions.
2. Integrate assumptions in economic models, including the use of technological and other appropriate tools.
3. Apply economic concepts and quantitative methodologies to evaluate personal decisions, business environment, and policy issues.
4. Analyze problems, formulate solutions, and assess risks associated with the solutions to develop an effective strategy for sustainable development.
5. Evaluate theory and critique research within the economics discipline.
6. Assess deliberate ethical issues related to contemporary local and global economic and sustainable development challenges.
7. Communicate effectively in written, spoken, and graphical form on specific economic issues.
8. Work independently as well as part of a team to analyze and produce viable solutions to economic problems.

University Requirements

The Bachelor of Science program in Finance or Economics requires that a student completes 123 credits of courses and attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. The program consists of the categories summarized below.

• Mandatory Courses: 87 credits
• Electives Courses: 21 credits
• Minor Courses: 15 credits

College Requirements

The College requirements (54 credit hours) are common courses taken by several undergraduate programs offered in the college programs. The courses are listed below.

• Mathematics for Business
• Business Statistics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Legal Environment of Business
• Organizational Behavior
• Ethics and Islamic Values in Business
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Research Methods
• Strategic Management
• Introduction to BIS

Degree Requirements

Major in Economics Courses

The list of the mandatory core courses of the Economics program encompasses the 24 credit hours summarized in the table below.

• Sustainability and Global Challenges
• Environmental Economics
• Energy Economics
• Welfare Economics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Internship 1
• Internship 2

Elective Core Courses

The Economics program requires 6 credit hours of core elective courses chosen from the following list:

• Cost benefit analysis
• Managerial Economics
• International Monetary Economics
• Economics of Health Care
• Principles of Islamic Economics
• International Economics
• Public Economics
• Money and Banking

Minor Offered

Each student in the B.Sc. in Economics program should take any minor program (15 credit Hours) offered by the department or the college. Students can choose from the following minors:

1. Management
2. Human Resource Management
3. Supply Chain Management
4. Marketing
5. Accounting
6. Finance
7. Business Information Technology

Course Description

The courses described below constitute all courses, mandatory and electives, that are offered by the Economics program to various tracks.

• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Money and Banking
• Managerial Economics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Public Economics
• International Economics
• Internship 1
• Internship 2
• Sustainability and Global Challenges
• Environmental Economics
• Principles of Islamic Economics
• Economics of Health Care
• International Monetary Economics
• Welfare Economics
• Energy Economics
• Cost Benefit Analysis

Career Path

The BSc in Economics program equips students with the necessary skills for diverse career paths in both governmental and business realms. Graduates of this program are well-suited for roles such as economic strategists, fiscal analysts, corporate analysts, legislative advisors, and advisory professionals. Additionally, they have the opportunity to advance in the academic field, serve in public office, or contribute to global entities.