Economics

The Economics program is part of the Coleman College of Business. Courses in this area are an intrinsic part of the program in business. A background in economics also is required for those students seeking to teach social studies in the secondary school environment.

Courses

ECN-201: Principles of Macroeconomics

Credits 3

Overview of economics, concepts, and institutions; emphasis on the accounting, analytical, and policy aspects of national income and product, as well as public finance, money and banking, and international trade. Prerequisite: MTH 105, or placement beyond. This course fulfills the Cultural and Global Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

ECN-202: Principles of Microeconomics

Credits 3

Theories of production, determination of prices, and distribution of income in regulated and unregulated industries. Attention is given to problems of industrial relations, monopolies, and to comparative economic systems. Prerequisite: MTH 105 or placement beyond.