Economics: International Political Economy
Overview
A major
You want to tackle policy issues that affect the US and the world, such as climate change, terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and economic development.
Study Economics with a focus on the International Political Economy and you will better understand cultural diversity and variations in economic and political systems among nations. You will examine the key players in the global arena and the international issues confronting the US. You will learn and apply analytical tools to interpret such issues and evaluate international policies.
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics provides you with the knowledge to explore and understand human behavior, contemporary social issues such as poverty, discrimination, economic justice, history, culture, and international relations.
Future careers, post-grad opportunities
You will be well prepared for graduate studies in politics, economics, and law. By studying global issues, you will have the necessary flexibility to seek career opportunities in government, non-government organizations, international organizations, and business.
Economics faculty
Faculty represent a wide range of expertise in areas such as health care, the public sector, international trade and economic development, labor and industrial organization, teaching methods, and human capital development. Their applied research and publications cover immigration and wage discrimination, market freedom and government intervention, forecasting, and health care market and policy, among others. Faculty serve as consultants to both private and public enterprises in the New England region, as well as international organizations such as the World Bank of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
Requirements
For a major:
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First-Year Gateway Experience |
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Global Foundations of Character and Leadership (GFCL100) |
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Global Foundations of Organizations and Business (GFOB100) |
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Writing Workshop (WRIT106) |
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Bryant IDEA: Innovation and Design Experience for All (IDEA101) |
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Upper-Level Gateway Course |
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Economics Major Requirements – International Political Economy Track** |
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Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECO314) |
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Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO313) |
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Capstone Economics Seminar (ECO490) |
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**Tracks: Within the Economics Major, you will choose one of three tracks |
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International Political Economy Track of Bachelor of Arts in Economics |
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Take any four of the following: |
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Take any three of the following: |
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Liberal Arts Core Requirements |
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Introduction to Literary Studies (LCS121) |
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Microeconomic Principles (ECO113) |
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Macroeconomic Principles (ECO114) |
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Mathematical Analysis (MATH110) |
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Statistics I (MATH201) |
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Two (2) Humanities Survey Courses |
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Liberal Arts Distributions – Modes of Thought* |
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Two (2) Social Science Modes of Thought |
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One (1) Historical Mode of Thought (Upper Division) |
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One (1) Literary Mode of Thought (Upper Division) |
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Two (2) Scientific Modes of Thought (Include one Lab Science) |
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(One science course must be taken at the 300 or 400 level) |
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Business Administration Minor Requirements |
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Principles of Financial Accounting (ACG203) |
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Introduction to Information Technology and Analytics (CIS201) |
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Financial Management (FIN201) |
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Management Principles and Practice (MGT200) |
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Foundations of Marketing Management (MKT201) |
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Electives - Subject to programmatic constraints, students may elect to take additional business courses, not to exceed a combined total of 30 credit hours in the College of Business. |
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*Modes of Thought requirements can be met by appropriate courses in the major. |
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A minimum of 122 credit hours required for graduation |
To learn more, please contact:
Sam Mirmirani, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Economics
smirmira@bryant.edu
