Economics

Description

The major in Economics provides rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative methods. Students develop analytical and critical-thinking skills, and are well trained for careers in policy analysis, business, or for future graduate study. The major allows students to customize their program of study by choosing electives in economics, business, accounting, agricultural economics, or entrepreneurship. This program also provides strong preparation for students pursuing a graduate degree in economics or a related field.

The major in Economics with a Business Economics Specialization combines the analytical rigor of an economics degree with the practical skills of a management degree. Students can tailor the program to their interests by choosing from a variety of electives in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Career opportunities for Business Economics majors include management, finance, banking, sales, real estate, and marketing. The Business Economics specialization also serves to prepare students for graduate work in law, economics, and business.

Economics students will:

• Demonstrate the ability to apply concepts of economics and management that underlie the global economy and commerce;
• Demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative and qualitative analytical methods from economics and management to decision-making;
• Interpret and articulate analysis and decisions orally and in writing;
• Make and support ethical decisions.

• Demonstrate the ability to apply concepts of economics and management that underlie the global economy and commerce;
• Demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative and qualitative analytical methods from economics and management to decision-making;
• Interpret and articulate analysis and decisions orally and in writing;
• Make and support ethical decisions.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 7707 Year (National)
• USD 18044 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees are offered in Economics. The B.A. degree requires course work in a modern language and is recommended for students with an interest in international economics or business. In contrast, the B.S. degree requires additional coursework in science.

Major Core Coursework:

Economic Theory

• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Money and Banking
• Capstone economic elective

Quantitative Methods

• Introduction to Statistics
• Calculus I
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Mathematical Economics

Support Courses

• Accounting I
• Accounting II
• Technical Communication

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

To be admitted, students must have completed at least 64 semester credits toward graduation, earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.1 for all courses taken, and attained at least a 2.1 grade point average for the following courses: ECON 201, ECON 202, ACCT 210, ENGL 101, and MATH 121 (or MATH 123). Students remain enrolled in Pre-Economics in the appropriate college until the requirements are met.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Funding

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:

• Dedicated faculty and staff
• Quality new facilities
• Excellent student leadership
• Shared governance
• Partnerships with local community
• Robust and Integrated assessment program
• Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics