Classes Taught
- ECON225-001 Principles of Macroeconomics
Analysis of national income and expenditures according to current theories. Inflation, economic growth, and unemployment are examined, as well as modern banking and the money supply. Applicable toward General Education requirements in the social sciences.
- ECON226-001 Principles of Microeconomics
Explores theories currently used to explain how people choose what to consume and produce. Analysis extended to well-defined groups such as business firms; also explores the phenomenon called “the market” with its prices and the way people react to them. Algebra used extensively.
- ECON454 International Economics
A description and theoretical analysis of international trade, balance-of-payments accounts, the mechanisms of international economic adjustment,
the theory of comparative advantage, and economic integration. Prerequisites: ECON225, 226.
- ECON500 Survey of Economics-Micro
An analysis of national income and expenditures according to current theories to understand how the overall economy works, as well as a study of theories currently used to explain how people choose what to consume and produce within the capitalistic system. Not available for MBA program.
- FNCE675 Financial Management
An advanced study of major topics in corporate financial management. These topics include valuation of financial assets, investment in long-term assets, capital structure, dividend policy, working capital management, and other specialized topics, such as risk management, and international finance. Prerequisite: FNCE317.
- ECON530
Operations/Managerial Economics
The use of economic theory and optimization techniques as
tools of management decision making within a business firm
are studied. Statistical analyses such as regression techniques
will be utilized. A case study is required. While microeconomics
serves as a foundation, emphasis on quantitative approaches also
requires knowledge of basic calculus and statistics. Prerequisites:
ECON226, BSAD475 or INDT460, STAT285. Calculus
recommended. Spring
- FNCE675
Financial Management
An advanced study of major topics in corporate financial
management. These topics include valuation of financial assets,
investment in long-term assets, capital structure, dividend policy,
working capital management, and other specialized topics, such
as risk management, and international finance. Prerequisite:
FNCE317. Spring
- ECON334
Intermediate Microeconomics
Theoretical analysis of consumer behavior, individual prices, and
the allocation of specific resources to particular uses in a market
setting. The economic behavior of individuals and well-defined
groups of people is examined, with an introduction to welfare
economics. Students may not enroll in ECON334 unless they
have obtained a grade of C or higher in ECON226. Prerequisites:
ECON226, MATH141 or 182. Fall
- ECON427
Economic Development
A study of the problem of poverty in the world and theories about
the growth of developing countries. The effects of population
growth, trade and aid, alternative strategies for expansion,
and
challenges facing these countries are evaluated. Prerequisites:
ECON225, 226. Fall
- FNCE526
Multinational Financial Management
The financial management of international enterprises and global
portfolio analysis. Short- and long-term capital sources and uses.
Capital budgeting in changing foreign exchange conditions.
Exchange
exposure coverage and taxation impacts. Research
paper/ presentation is required. Prerequisite: FNCE317. Summer
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