BECO - Economics

BECO 2190 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be one hour of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 2290 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be two hours of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 2311 Principles of Macroeconomics

A study of macroeconomics including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), fiscal and monetary policy, along with Keynesian and Classical economic theory. Other topics include unemployment, inflation, and the Business Cycle.

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BECO 2312 Principles of Microeconomics

A study of basic microeconomic concepts, business organization, supply and demand theory, marginal analysis, and current economic problems.

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BECO 2390 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be three hours of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 2391 Special Topics

Organized classes to explore specialized problems in an area of Economics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

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BECO 2490 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be four hours of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 3190 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be one hour of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 3290 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be two hours of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 3312 Money and Banking

A study of the development and economic role of commercial banks and financial institutions, the role of monetary theory, the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy, and the instruments and functions of international finance. Prerequisites: BECO 2311 and BECO 2312.
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BECO 3320 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

This course is designed to provide an in depth study of macroeconomic theory. Topics include the measure of national income, classical macroeconomic theory, Keynesian aggregate economic theory, numerous consumption and investment theories, interest rate theories, and the role of money in modern economic theory. This course will emphasize the role of macroeconomics in understanding our complex economic system. Prerequisites: BECO 2311 and BECO 2312.

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BECO 3321 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

An intermediate intensive study of contemporary microeconomic theory. Topics include consumer demand, market structure, production theory, the nature and behavior of costs, pricing and allocation of productive resources, and distribution of income. Prerequisites: BECO 2311 and BECO 2312.

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BECO 3390 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be three hours of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 3391 Special Topics

Organized classes to explore specialized prob lems in an area of Economics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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BECO 3490 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be four hours of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 4190 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be one hour of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 4290 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be two hours of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 4342 Contemporary Economic Issues

A course that applies microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis to evaluate contemporary economic issues. Prerequisites: BECO 2311, BECO 2312, and BFIN 3311.

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BECO 4350 History of Economic Thought

This course is designed to help the student understand the role economists have played in our economic and political history. The course will survey the thoughts and subsequent theories of most famous economists. The topics studied will trace our way through the ancient philosophers up to contemporary economic thinking. Contributions of economists over the past three centuries will be emphasized. Prerequisites: BECO 2311 and BECO 2312.

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BECO 4370 International Economics

A study of the basis for trade among nations and the means of its financing, customs unions, balance-of-payments payments, and similar topics, with particular emphasis upon the issue of "fair" trade. Economics Majors and Minors only.

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BECO 4390 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will register for course in the field of Economics. The course will be three hours of credit. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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BECO 4391 Special Topics

Organized classes to explore specialized problems in an area of Economics. Maybe repeated for credit when topics vary.

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BECO 4395 Internship in Economics

This course permits students to enhance their knowledge within their major field of specialization through application of concepts, principles, and techniques learned in the classroom. It consists of supervised paid work as a professional-level intern for an employer with an approved internship program. Application must be approved prior to registration. Prerequisite: Senior standing, 3.0 GPA in major and overall, and consent of the Dean.

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BECO 4490 Independent Study

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor and the Dean prior to registration.

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