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. Understand how to estimate relationships among economic variables using 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.
Learning in Practice
a. Know how to use appropriate data sources.
b. Estimate relationships among economic variables using econometric software packages.
c. Apply economic reasoning and concepts to examine individual decisions, business environments, and policy issues.
Ethical Decision-Making
a. Identify, understand and deliberate ethical issues related to business and economics.
Knowledge of General Business concepts
a. Understand and apply analytical and disciplinary concepts and methods related to business and economics.
Economics, Quantitative Emphasis 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. Understand how to estimate relationships among economic variables using 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.
Learning in Practice
a. Know how to use appropriate data sources.
b. Estimate relationships among economic variables using econometric software packages.
c. Apply economic reasoning and concepts to examine individual decisions, business environments, and policy issues.
Ethical Decision-Making
a. Identify, understand and deliberate ethical issues related to business and economics.
Business and Economics Analytics BS
(shared with ITSCM)
Problem Solving — Solve technology-oriented business problems by implementing solutions using professionally relevant models, methods, and frameworks
Analysis — Evaluate business problems to identify appropriate, value-added technology from among current and emerging alternatives.
Application Development — Plan, evaluate, and implement secure, data-based application systems that address business needs and constraints applying industry best practices.
Communicate Technical Information – Assemble, develop, and present technology-oriented information from and to diverse stakeholders using appropriate modalities (e.g. written, oral).
Understand and apply analytical skills and concepts
Develop data presentation and visualization skills
Develop an understanding of core business and economic skills
Economics MEC MS
Quantitative Reasoning Skills: At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
a) understand how to use empirical evidence to evaluate the validity of an economic argument,
b) use econometric methodology, interpret results of econometric models and conduct appropriate statistical analysis of data to answer a research question,
c) solve economic models mathematically and provide intuitive explanations of the results.
Specialized Knowledge and Application of Skills: At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
a) develop a sophisticated understanding of the theoretical, analytical, and methodological approaches used within the discipline of microeconomics and related fields,
b) carry out economic and policy analyses that draw on microeconomic theory,
c) apply economic analysis to everyday problems in real world situations, to understand current events and evaluate specific policy proposals.
Research Skills: At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
a) formulate researchable economics questions in an independent manner,
b) develop research projects and contribute to research activities of a team,
c) locate and evaluate relevant sources for a research project in a critical manner,
d) develop research projects through which they are able to use complex statistical techniques to analyze a wide-range of outcomes,
e) be committed to the ethical conduct of research and professional activities.
Communication Skills: At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
a) communicate effectively in written, oral and graphical form about specific issues and to formulate well-organized written arguments that state assumptions and hypotheses supported by evidence,
b) disseminate research results in a clear and coherent manner to other researchers, employers, coworkers, and to the general public,
c) contribute to the intellectual community and be able to critically analyze and evaluate one’s own, as well as others’ findings and give effective and constructive feedback to others.