Economics

ECON 5311 (3-3-0) Managerial Economics

Managerial Economics, a survey course dealing with the practical applications of micro and macroeconomic theory, addresses the importance of understanding the framework of economics and how it can be used to develop an intelligent, ongoing interest in the problems encountered in the management of the private sector. Topics include demand and consumer behavior, empirical cost analysis, pricing practices, market structures and antitrust policy. Equivalent to ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics and ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics.

Requisites: None.

Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer, Online.

ECON 6303 (3-3-0) International Economics and the Legal Environment

Discussed in this course will be the current macro and micro theories required to understand the world economy. Special emphasis is placed on the economic, cultural, legal, and political factors which influence the welfare of nations and the strategies of international businesses. Students will also explore the rules of international law that regulate transactions between parties and nations.

Requisites: ECON 5311, MANA 51.522.

Offered:  Fall, Spring, Online.

ECON 6305 (3-3-0) Economic Analysis

This course includes a study of macroeconomic and microeconomic principles with a focus on financial decision-making. Topics include supply and demand, marginal analysis, pricing issues, various market structures, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade and exchange rates.

Requisites: Recommended: ECON 2301 and ECON 2302 or ECON 5311.

Offered: Periodically.