National University Accounting, Finance and Economics 10 courses 24 total credits
The Minor in Economics is designed for students with no background in economics. You’ll learn how a society makes economic decisions in allocating its scarce resources. You will also learn how individuals, businesses and the government work together towards achieving the goals of a society. The minor consists of courses which are applied in nature so that students with a diverse background may find it beneficial. With a background in economics, you may find a wide array of employment opportunities in local, state, and federal government, in private sector, and in international organizations. The minor will also help you succeed in graduate studies in all business disciplines including finance, management, and marketing, and will help those willing to pursue law degree or other professional training. 8 courses; 24 semester credit hours. Prerequisites for the Minor 3.0 Semester Credit Hours In this course, students will study the price system, market structures, and consumer theory. Topics covered include supply and demand, price controls, public policy, the theory of the firm, cost and revenue concepts, forms of competition, elasticity, and efficient resource allocation, among others. 3.0 Semester Credit Hours This course provides an examination of aggregate economic activity. It includes a study of aggregate supply and demand, the monetary and banking systems, aggregate economic accounting, inflation, unemployment, the business cycle, macroeconomic policy, and economic progress and stability, among other things.
Requirements for the Minor
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 203 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECO 204 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECO 304 | Economic Growth | 3.0 |
| ECO 305 | Business Economics | 3.0 |
| ECO 420 | International Economics | 3.0 |
| ENG 303 | Money and Banking | 3.0 |
| ECO 303 | Data Analysis | 3.0 |
| ECO 410 | Seminar on Capitalism | 3.0 |
| ECO 415 | Labor Economics | 3.0 |
| IBU 540 | International Experience | 3.0 |
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