Economics with a Specialization in International Economic Development, BAE

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

• ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument 5
• PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking 5
• HIST 120  or HIST 121  5
• ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature 5
• MATH 130  or MATH 134  5*
• Fine Arts  (one approved 5-credit course) 5
• PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person 5
• Lab Science  5
• Social Science I  (not economics) 5
• Social Science II  (different from Soc Science I; not economics) 5
• Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 ) 5
• Ethics (BETH 351 /PHIL 351  required) 5* 
• Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 ) 5
• Interdisciplinary 3 to 5
• 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 5
• ECON 271 - Principles of Economics - Macro 5
• ECON 272 - Principles of Economics - Micro 5
• ECON 310 - Quantitative Methods and Applications 5
• ECON 330 - International Economic Events and Business Decisions 5
• ECON 374 - Intermediate Microeconomics 5
• ECON Electives (30)
• Electives in International Economic Development (15 to 20)

• Choose from: ECON 325 , ECON 375 , ECON 376 , ECON 378 , ECON 472 , ECON 477 , ECON 479 .  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.

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.