पाठ्यक्रम परिवर्तनशीलता

पाठ्यक्रमबारे सारश

This program emphasizes critical thinking and the understanding of basic economic principles. The B.A. gives students a solid background in economics, is the least quantitative of the three economics majors, and provides excellent preparation for students interested in working immediately after graduation or considering law school. Students choose from courses in comparative economic systems; economic theory; econometrics; economic development; game theory; industrial organization; cost-benefit analysis; environmental, financial, inter nation, mathematical, monetary, public, and labor economics.

कार्यक्रमका खाकाहरू

The program modules are as follows: Major Course Requirements: ECON 3101-Intermediate Microeconomics (4 cr), ECON 3102-Intermediate Macroeconomics (4 cr), STAT 3011-Introduction to Statistical Analysis, MATH (4 cr), STAT 3022-Data Analysis (4 cr), Electives: At least one 4xxx–5xxx course must be writing intensive. Students may substitute ACCT 5100 and other selected 5xxx APEC courses for one of the six required elective courses, with the prior approval of the director of undergraduate studies. ECON 4431W, 4631, 4721, 4731, 4741, and 4751 are also offered as four-credit honors courses open to all students. Take 6 or more course(s) totaling 18 or more credit(s) from the following: ECON 3960-Topics in Economics (3 cr), ECON 4021- Economics, Ethics, and Economic Philosophy, WI (3 cr), ECON 4109H-Honors Course: Game Theory and Applications, H (4 cr), ECON 4113-Introduction to Mathematical Economics (4 cr), ECON 4171-History of Economic Thought (3 cr), ECON 4211-Principles of Econometrics (4 cr), ECON 4311-Economy of Latin America (3 cr), ECON 4313-The Russian Economy (3 cr), ECON 4315-The Japanese Economy (3 cr), ECON 4331W-Economic Development, WI (3 cr), ECON 4337-Comparative Economic Systems (3 cr), ECON 4421W-Economic Integration of the Americas, WI (3 cr), ECON 4431W-International Trade, GP, WI (3 cr), ECON 4432W-International Finance, WI (3 cr), ECON 4531-Labor Economics (3 cr), ECON 4611H-Honors Course: Environmental Valuation, H (4 cr), ECON 4621H-Honors Course: Urban Economics, H (4 cr), ECON 4623-Housing Markets and Public Policy (3 cr), ECON 4631-Industrial Organization and Antitrust Policy (3 cr), ECON 4721-Money and Banking (3 cr), ECON 4731-Macroeconomic Policy (3 cr), ECON 4741-Quantitative Analysis of the Macroeconomy (3 cr), ECON 4751-Financial Economics (3 cr), ECON 4821-Public Economics (3 cr), ECON 4831-Cost-Benefit Analysis, WI (3 cr), ECON 4960-Topics in Economics (3 cr), ECON 5890-Economics of the Health-Care System (3 cr), ECON 4261-Introduction to Econometrics (4 cr), ECON 4262-Econometric Analysis (2 cr).

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थीहरू प्रवेशको लागि आवश्यकता

Students to be considered for admission must have completed the coursework through high school graduation. They are expected to complete, at a minimum, the University's core subject requirements such as four years of English with an emphasis on writing, including instruction in reading and speaking skills and in literary understanding and appreciation; three years of mathematics including one year each of elementary algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra; three years of science including one year each of biological and physical science, and including a laboratory experience; three years of social studies including one year each of U.S. history and geography; two years of a single second language; and one year of visual and/or performing arts including instruction in the history and interpretation of the art form. Individual circumstances are also considered as part of the overall assessment of each application and may factor into individual decisions. Outstanding talent, achievement, or aptitude in a particular area; an exceptionally rigorous academic curriculum; strong commitment to community service and leadership; military service; contribution to the cultural, gender, age, economic, racial, or geographic diversity of the student body; evidence of having overcome social, economic, or physical barriers to educational achievement; first-generation college student; significant responsibility in a family, community, job, or activity; family employment or attendance at the University of Minnesota and extenuating circumstances. Also students who are non-native speakers of English need to demonstrate their English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 in paper based 79 for internet based, 6.5 for IELTS, and 80 for MELAB. If students have taken the ACT exam and scored 17 or lower on the English OR reading section (or SAT critical reading [verbal] score of 420 or lower) need to provide English language scores.

योग्यता

ब्याचलर्स डिग्रीज्

प्रदान गर्ने निकाय

University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

विभागको नाम

College of Liberal Arts, Department of Economics