International Economics Concentration

Within this concentration, students are prepared for a variety of careers working with international business and finance or international agencies. Students who select this area may specialize in international economics broadly or focus on a particular area, such as the Pacific Rim or Africa. Internships may be arranged with internationally oriented companies or government agencies to give students work experience and exposure to job opportunities.

Required Courses

• ECON - 370 International Economics
• ECON - 471 International Finance

Other courses can be chosen to focus on particular areas of a student's interest. In addition to the two required courses in this area, students must enroll in eight units from the following list:

Elective Courses

• ECON - 280 The Global Economy
• ECON - 282 Economies of Modern Europe
• ECON - 283 Economies of Southeast and East Asia
• ECON - 285 Economies of Modern Africa
• ECON - 286 Economies of Latin America
• ECON - 455 Options and Futures
• ECON - 477 International Political Economy
• BUS - 350 International Business
• BUS - 430 International Financial Management

Other units may be taken from related areas such as mathematics and statistics, history, politics, or other offerings of the McLaren School of Business. Students may undertake an internship (ECON 396) or complete a research project (ECON 398) in which they demonstrate mastery of a topic in international or development economics. Given the wide range of options available to students in this area, a consultation with a faculty advisor as to the best choice of courses for a particular area of interest is recommended.