International Economics Undergraduate Academic Certificate
International economics is the study of productive differences between countries, the economic implications of such differences, and the linkages between economies. Incorporating both micro- and macroeconomics, this certificate focuses on sustainable economic development, poverty reduction, international trade, immigration, and globalization.
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 446 | International Economics | 3 |
| ECON 447 | International Development Economics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Courses to total 12 credits for this certificate
Students completing this program will be able to:
- describe how national and international policies impact globalization.
- use models to analyze the pros and cons of international trade and other international linkages in the global economy.
- compare and contrast countries’ levels of economic development using country-level datasets.
- critically evaluate the factors contributing to economic growth and stagnation in countries around the globe.