Offered by Department of Economics
College of Business and Technology
ECON Courses
- ECON 803 - Independent Study of Economics - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: ECON 850
The focus of this course is an independent investigation into a topic in Economics selected by the student. Students work
individually with an appropriate faculty mentor in selecting and developing a project or research study of particular interest
and significance to them in the field of Economics. Permission of the MBA director is required for the independent study to
count toward the MBA program course requirements.
- ECON 830/830P - International Economics - 3 hours
- Prereq: graduate standing AND ECON 100 or 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 271
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 ECON
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 271
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 899P - Special Topics in Economics - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: ECON 850
In-depth coverage of selected subjects, problems, and current topics in Economics which are not covered elsewhere in the MBA
program. Course consists of class discussion and/or special projects. The purpose of the course is to offer an opportunity
for students to study fresh Economics topics of particular timeliness in more depth than appropriate in other existing courses.
Topics vary per offering.
