Program Goals
The Economics major is designed to fulfill the following learning goals:
- Knowledge of economic concepts
Demonstrate an understanding of economic decision making, market interactions, and the aggregate economy.
- Quantitative approaches in economics
Demonstrate an ability to apply appropriate statistical methods to understand economic issues.
- Critical thinking
Demonstrate an ability to apply economic methods of analysis to problems and issues, including the applications and critical evaluation of economic models.
- Communication skills
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication of economic concepts.