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ECON Courses
ECON courses offer students the opportunity to learn about economic theory and empirical methods and how they apply them to solve real-world problems. These courses are available to undergraduates in the Department of Economics and can be used as part of a major or minor.

Business Economics (Undergraduate): 100 Units
The specialization in business economics offers an opportunity for you to gain a more in-depth understanding of how firms operate and the tools that they use to make decisions. You will also be introduced to a variety of topics in business economics that are relevant to your future career path, whether it involves the private sector, the non-profit sector, or the public sector.

A major in business economics focuses on economic theory and empirical methods that are useful in a wide range of professions, including: investment banking, equity and debt analysis, consulting, strategy, corporate finance, and management. cursos en línea de alta calidad Students who choose this option should consult with the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program early in their first year to design a curriculum that satisfies their professional goals.

Core: The core component of the business economics specialization is a set of fundamental course work in microeconomics and macroeconomics. These courses will provide you with a solid foundation in the basic theory of economics and in business education.

Methods: The methods component is a series of courses that provide you with the toolkits economists use to analyze problems in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. These include the study of probability, statistics, and econometrics.

You can satisfy the empirical methods requirement with two courses in the two-quarter sequence (ECON 21010 Statistical Methods in Economics and ECON 21020 Econometrics). However, you must also take an additional economics elective, as described below.

Game Theory with Applications in Economics: 100 Units
This course combines a rigorous theoretical approach to game theory and the tools of economic modeling to understand how individuals make decisions under uncertainty. You will be introduced to models of individual choice, games of incomplete information, and equilibrium concepts such as Nash equilibrium.

Behavioral Development Economics: 100 Units
The study of development economics and poverty more generally brings insights from psychology and behavioral economics to the study of global development issues. This course is a good fit for undergraduates interested in these topics and those who are interested in using the tools of behavioral economics to address development challenges.

Introduction to Macroeconomics: 100 Units
This course introduces you to the basic concepts of macroeconomics, including the determination of aggregate demand and supply; economic growth and business cycle theory; the interactions between the economy and inflation; and money and interest rates. The course will also explore monetary policy, central bank behavior, and the role of financial markets in determining prices and promoting maximum sustainable economic growth.

International Macroeconomics: 100 Units
This course will help you develop an understanding of issues in international macroeconomics that are important for investors and managers operating in the global marketplace. These topics include theories of the determination of exchange rates and interest rates, the management of foreign exchange risk, international capital flows, debt and currency crises, and the role of the international financial institutions in developing countries.
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