Objectives

Students will be prepared to

  • Recognize and explain inflation, recession, productivity, etc.
  • Understand the relationship of market trends and business cycles to the economy
  • Adjust business strategies in response to changing economic conditions
  • Use sophisticated computer software 
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory rules
  • Conduct economic research
  • Understand how local, national and global events impact economic conditions
  • Use statistical analytic tools
  • Write business plans
  • Be able to compare differing economic systems
  • Master the history of economic thought
  • Deliver organized presentations