Department of Economics Program Learning Outcomes
Economics BA
Critical Thinking
a. Relate relevant economic principles to real-world problems.
b. Explain and utilize fundamental microeconomic concepts.
c. Explain and utilize fundamental macroeconomic concepts.
d. Evaluate the role played by assumptions in arguments and compare and contrast the pros and cons of opposing arguments.
Quantitative Reasoning
a. Synthesize economic information contained in data and statistical relationships.
b. Use mathematical models and graphs for economic analysis.
c. Estimate and forecast relationships among economic variables through statistical/econometric methods
Communication Skills
a. Write clear, concise and compelling economic arguments that state assumptions and hypotheses.
b. Present a reasoned economic argument with effective content, organization and delivery and respond to questions pertaining to their argument.
c. Present a carefully reasoned economic argument by means of graphs, figures, and charts, through an appropriate delivery system.
Learning in Practice
a. Demonstrate a working knowledge of information data bases.
b. Know how to use primary data sources.
c. Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical and statistical software packages.
d. Apply economic reasoning and concepts to examine individual decisions, business environments, and policy issues.
Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
a. Use effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
Ethical Decision Making
a. Identify, understand and deliberate ethical issues related to business and economics.
Economics Social Science, Secondary Education BA
Critical Thinking
a. Relate relevant economic principles to real-world problems.
b. Explain and utilize fundamental microeconomic concepts.
c. Explain and utilize fundamental macroeconomic concepts.
d. Evaluate the role played by assumptions in arguments and compare and contrast the pros and cons of opposing arguments.
Quantitative Reasoning
a. Synthesize economic information contained in data and statistical relationships.
b. Use mathematical models and graphs for economic analysis.
c. Estimate and forecast relationships among economic variables through statistical/econometric methods
Communication Skills
a. Write clear, concise and compelling economic arguments that state assumptions and hypotheses.
b. Present a reasoned economic argument with effective content, organization and delivery and respond to questions pertaining to their argument.
c. Present a carefully reasoned economic argument by means of graphs, figures, and charts, through an appropriate delivery system.
Learning in Practice
a. Demonstrate a working knowledge of information data bases.
b. Know how to use primary data sources.
c. Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical and statistical software packages.
d. Apply economic reasoning and concepts to examine individual decisions, business environments, and policy issues.
Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
a. Use effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
Ethical Decision Making –
a. Identify, understand and deliberate ethical issues related to business and economics.
Business Economics BBA
Critical Thinking
a. Relate relevant economic principles to real-world problems.
b. Explain and utilize fundamental microeconomic concepts.
c. Explain and utilize fundamental macroeconomic concepts.
d. Evaluate the role played by assumptions in arguments and compare and contrast the pros and cons of opposing arguments.
Quantitative Reasoning
a. Synthesize economic information contained in data and statistical relationships.
b. Use mathematical models and graphs for economic analysis.
c. Estimate and forecast relationships among economic variables through statistical/econometric methods
Communication Skills
a. Write clear, concise and compelling economic arguments that state assumptions and hypotheses.
b. Present a reasoned economic argument with effective content, organization and delivery and respond to questions pertaining to their argument.
c. Present a carefully reasoned economic argument by means of graphs, figures, and charts, through an appropriate delivery system.
Learning in Practice
a. Demonstrate a working knowledge of information data bases.
b. Know how to use primary data sources.
c. Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical and statistical software packages.
d. Apply economic reasoning and concepts to examine individual decisions, business environments, and policy issues.
Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
a. Use effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
Ethical Decision Making
a. Identify, understand and deliberate ethical issues related to business and economics.