Economics & Finance Courses

Economics Courses

(GP) indicates that the course fulfills the Global Perspective Elective general education core requirement.

ECO 1510 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (3)
Aggregate income measurement and analysis, fiscal and monetary policy, inflation, unemployment, and other current issues. This course is part of the Reeves School of Business Foundation Core.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall and spring

ECO 1520 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3)
Price theory applied to product and resource markets with emphasis on pricing and output decisions under various market conditions. This course is part of the Reeves School of Business Foundation Core. Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall and spring

ECO 2100 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS (3)
Theories and institutions that organize and direct economic activities in contemporary society. Prepares students to understand domestic and international economic problems; serves as a foundation for further work in economics; and complements study in other areas.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: as needed

ECO 3110 MONEY, BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS (3)
The functions of money and financial markets, commercial bank operations, the Federal Reserve System, the macroeconomy, and the impact of monetary policy upon economic stabilization and growth.
Prerequisites: ECO 1510 and ECO 1520, or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: fall, odd years

ECO 3130 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS (3)
Intermediate-level treatment of microeconomic theory and its application to managerial decision- making.
Prerequisites: ECO 1520 or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: fall

ECO 3140 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS (3)
This course covers the models and techniques used in modern macroeconomic theory. It examines the theoretical models developed to analyze the economic forces that drive the economy in the short and the long run. Emphasis is placed on macroeconomic policies and the role of the government in the economy. Also, it describes the basic features of an open, global economy. Students are encouraged to explore the potential and limitations of macroeconomic theory in addressing real-world problems.
Prerequisites: ECO 1510 or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: spring

ECO 3160 ECONOMETRICS (3)
An advanced study of applied econometrics: the statistical analyses frequently used in business decision making and economic research. Emphasis on data analytics through multiple regression analysis with particular attention given to modern issues in statistical inference and pseudo-experimental design.
Prerequisite: BUS 2160 or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: fall

ECO 3360 DOMESTIC BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (3)
An American business is a dynamic process that brings together people, consumers, technology, natural resources, and human initiative in a constantly changing and competitive environment. To understand the framework in which a business operates, students will travel for an exploration and learning opportunity from the business. This course will require research and class time at an off-site location as selected by the professor of record. An additional fee may apply to cover the costs of travel and lodging. Travel to student conferences and conventions is prohibited as part of this course.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean

ECO 3450 INTERNSHIP (3)
Experiential learning acquired through placement with local organizations in either the private or public sectors. The student is assigned duties and responsibilities approved by the Director of Internships and supervised and evaluated by the University instructor and onsite trainer. Weekly class contact, journal, or written reports are required. Classroom instruction includes resume/letter writing, interviewing techniques, and oral presentations.
Prerequisites: ECO 1510, ECO 1520, Completion of 45 earned credit hours or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean.
Offered: as needed

ECO 3810 PUBLIC ECONOMICS (3)
Examines the rationale for government interference in the market, the costs and benefits of organizing economic activity through the public sector, how policymakers are chosen and how this affects their incentives, how the incentives of policymakers undermine their ability to act in the “public interest,” and the role and effectiveness of governments and government agents to both formulate and execute sound economic public policy.
Prerequisite: ECO 1520 or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: spring, odd years

ECO 4000 CURRENT ECONOMIC ISSUES (3)
Selected contemporary policy issues, e.g., the economic role of government, poverty, debt financing, free trade vs. protectionism, entrepreneurship, and problems of fiscal and monetary management.
Prerequisites: ECO 1510 and ECO 1520, or permission of instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: as needed

ECO 4200 COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS (3) (GP)
A survey of economic systems of the past and present. A global approach will be applied in reviewing such variations. The course will examine past, present, and future systemic developments.
Prerequisites: ECO 1520 or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: fall, even years

ECO 4510 LABOR ECONOMICS AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)
Principles of economics applied to the human resource and its market with emphasis on hiring, training, labor legislation, and compensation policies relevant to the management of people at work.
Prerequisites: ECO 1510, and 1520 or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: as needed

ECO 4520 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE (3) (GP)
International trade theory and practice, the financial dimensions of multinational exchange, institutional features, and channels of marketing, and international corporate relationships.
Prerequisites: ECO 1510, or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: spring, odd years

ECO 4650 ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3) (GP)
Theories of economic development with reference to the economic history of the industrially advanced nations. Applications of theory to problems and policies of emerging and underdeveloped economies.
Prerequisites: ECO 1510 and 1520, or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: spring, even years

ECO 4700 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND POLICY ANALYSIS (3)
This course provides the fundamental foundation to conduct empirical economic research. Students will learn the steps involved in conducting economic research that include the selection of topic, literature review, formulation of research question, choice of research methodologies, collecting and analyzing data, testing of hypothesis, and summary and conclusions. The course is designed to enhance students’ ability to integrate economic theory, quantitative research skills, and research.
Prerequisites: ECO 1510, ECO 1520, and BUS 2160 and have junior/senior standing or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: spring

ECO 4850 SPECIAL TOPICS (3)
Selected applications of economic theory and practice.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
Offered: as needed

ECO 4990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FINANCIAL ECONOMICS (TBD)
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major. Credits to be determined.
Prerequisite: approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor, the department chair, school head, and the college dean before approval by the Provost.

Finance Courses

FIN 1750 PERSONAL FINANCE (3)
An introduction to the personal financial planning process designed to equip students with the skills needed to manage their personal financial resources. Topics include cash management, goal setting, tax planning, risk management, investment planning, retirement planning, and estate planning.
Offered: fall and spring
Cross-listed with BUS 1750

FIN 3320 MANAGERIAL FINANCE (3)
Management of funds from the corporate perspective, with emphasis on security valuation, risk analysis, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, capital structure components and their costs, and dividend policy. This course is part of the Reeves School of Business Professional Core.
Prerequisites: ACC 1520, BUS 2160, and ECO 1520, or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean.
Offered: fall and spring
Cross-listed with BUS 3320

FIN 4120 INTERMEDIATE MANAGERIAL FINANCE (3)
Additional financial management concepts and practices; extensive case analysis with focus on the capital asset pricing model.
Prerequisite: BUS 3320 or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: fall, odd years
Cross-listed with BUS 4120

FIN 4150 INVESTMENT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (3)
A survey of investment alternatives with emphasis on security evaluation, features of trading, the regulatory structure, and the design of portfolios.
Prerequisite: BUS 3320 or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: fall, even years
Cross-listed with BUS 4150

FIN 4370 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS (3)
A survey of the major financial intermediaries with emphasis upon balance sheet account management, the principal securities traded, and the markets in which the trading occurs.
Prerequisites: ACC 1510, ACC 1520, ECO 1510, and ECO 1520, or permission of the instructor, department chair, school head, or college dean
Offered: spring, even years
Crossed-listed with BUS 4370