Economics with a Specialization in International Economic Development, BAE

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

• ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument
• PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking
• HIST 120  or HIST 121  
• ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature
• MATH 130  or MATH 134 *
• Fine Arts  (one approved 5 credit course)
• PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person
• Lab Science  
• Social Science I  (not economics)
• Social Science II  (different from Social Science I; not economics)
• Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 )
• Ethics  (BETH 351 /PHIL 351  required)*
• Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 )
• Interdisciplinary
• Senior Synthesis filled by ECON 470  or ECON 489 

*Major requirements must earn a “C-” grade or better

II. Major Requirements

65 credits, including:

• ECON 260 - Business Statistics
• ECON 271 - Principles of Economics - Macro
• ECON 272 - Principles of Economics - Micro
• ECON 310 - Quantitative Methods and Applications
• ECON 330 - International Economic Events and Business Decisions
• ECON 374 - Intermediate Microeconomics
• ECON Electives (30)

  Electives in International Economic Development (15 to 20)

• ECON 325 - International Political Economy 
• ECON 375 - Asian Economic Development 
• ECON 376 - Economic Development 
• ECON 378 - Financial Markets and Economic Development 
• ECON 472 - International Economics 
• ECON 477 - Policy Analysis in International Development 
• ECON 479 - Economic Growth 

With prior approval, one Seattle University economics study tour course to a developing country can count toward the specialization.

General Economic Electives (10 to 15)

Choose from upper division ECON courses, excluding ECON 489  and those listed for International Economic Development. FINC 343  may be included.

III. Additional Requirements

•  General electives to total 180 (45 to 47)

ACCT 230 - Principles of Accounting I (Financial)  and MGMT 280 - Communications for Business  are recommended general electives.

Major requirements must earn a C- or better.

IV. Supplemental Activities

Choose one of the following activities:

• An internship with a government agency or NGO involved with international economic development, approved by the Department of Economics.
• A minimum of one quarter (15 quarter credits) of related studies in an acceptable program in a developing country. The country and the course work must be approved prior to study abroad by the Albers School and Seattle University.
• Participation in a Seattle University sponsored international study tour or campus ministry tour to a developing country.
• Participation in Seattle University’s International Development Internship Program.