ECON Courses
Offered by Department of Economics
College of Business and Technology
- ECON 820/820P - Environmental Economics - 3 hours
- Prereq: ECON 100,
ECON 270, or
ECON 271
An economic analysis of the nature of pollution problems from cause to possible solutions. Critically evaluates the
role of a market economy in preserving environmental quality.
- ECON 830/830P - International Economics - 3 hours
- Prereq: graduate standing and ECON 100,
ECON 270, or
ECON 271
This course is directed toward an introduction to the international economy, the theory of international trade, balance
of payments, economic growth, financial and commercial policy.
- ECON 845/845P - Industrial Organization - 3 hours
- Prereq: graduate standing and ECON 271GS
This course is concerned with the behavior of firms and the resulting effects on market outcomes and welfare. As such
it analyzes firm behavior and market structure within a single industry and discusses the challenges associated with
regulation/deregulation of industries and the implementation of antitrust policy.
- ECON 850 - Managerial Economics - 3 hours
- Prereq: graduate standing and 3 hours of Economics
Extension of economic analysis to meet the need for greater precision in the management of the business enterprise.
Draws upon economic analysis for such concepts as cost, demand, profit and competition. Attempts to bridge the gap
between pure analytical problems and policies that management faces. Offers powerful tools and approaches for
managerial policy making.
- ECON 865/865P - Economics of Transportation - 3 hours
- Prereq: graduate standing and ECON 271GS
This course is concerned with the nature, role and regulation of transportation, and current economic, legal and policy
problems in the field of transportation.
- ECON 898P - Independent Study - 1-3 hours
- ECON 899P - Special Topics in Economics - 1-3 hours
