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Economics Content TracksThe Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics offers three content tracks: Public PolicyFocusing on public policy will give students the skills to understand economic, social and political issues, enable them to synthesize information and knowledge, and equip them with tools necessary to formulate new and evaluate existing policies. Being an interdisciplinary study, the focus on public policy enforces critical thinking and elevates ethical sensitivities among students. In addition to graduate studies in public policy, law, economics and business, with public policy education at Bryant, students are often sought for consulting by managers and decision makers in the public as well as private sectors. Career opportunities include working in professions in law, business, government and non-government agencies. Required courses for this content track are:
International Political EconomyInternational Political Economy at Bryant assists students in better understanding of cultural diversity and variations in economic and political systems among nations. It provides educational opportunity for students to know who are the key players in the global arena and what are the international issues confronting the United States. It teaches students the analytical tools they need to interpret such issues and evaluate international policies. While graduate-level studies in politics, economics and law are options, with global issues studies, students will gain the necessary flexibility to seek carrier opportunities in government, non-government organization (NGOs), international organizations as well as businesses. Required courses for this content track are:
Industrial Economics and Market RegulationIndustrial Economics and Market Regulation is an interdisciplinary education that helps students to gain knowledge on the framework by which markets operate, the inner and intra-competitiveness among industries in the US; the management-labor relations; and the role of government in the market economy. While graduate studies in Economics, Business, and Law are potentials for career advancements, students with focus in industry as part of their education at Bryant can seek employment opportunities in managerial positions in government and business, trade associations, and consulting and research organizations. Required courses for this content track are:
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