Economics

https://www.cpp.edu/~class/economics/

Bruce Brown, Chair

Anne E. Bresnock
Kellie Forrester
Greg W. Hunter
Shih-Tang Hwu

Craig Kerr
Carsten Lange
Hien Nguyen

The department serves students of all colleges and schools and develops professional proficiencies to meet the needs of the undergraduate economics majors. A curriculum leading to the master of science degree in economics is also offered in the department. Requirements for this degree may be found in the graduate listings.

The curriculum in economics, while offering a broad background of general education and traditional undergraduate courses, lends itself to considerable flexibility. Students consult with a faculty advisor to select courses suitable for a program relevant to personal goals. Seven possible areas of emphasis in economics are: international, environmental and resource, quantitative, economic history, urban, business and government, and economics and finance.

The undergraduate major in economics has three objectives: first, to prepare economic analysts for positions in business, industry, agriculture, and government; second, to prepare students for research or management trainee positions in fields such as public administration, labor unions, industry, finance, and insurance; third, to furnish undergraduate preparation for students who may wish to pursue graduate work in the field of economics.

The minor in economics serves students in other majors by enhancing and extending their academic experience and leveraging material presented in other majors. The minor provides foundations of economic reasoning, and for most students will enhance their career options upon graduation. It will also provide a structure for those seeking basic understanding of economic theory and its application. For others it will facilitate their graduate work.

Programs

Bachelor

Minor

Economics Minor: 18 units

Master

Economics, M.S.: 36 units

Courses

Economics