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Economics Degree : Economics Specializations

Economics Courses

Economic and Business Forecasting Specialization

This specialization is for students who seek careers involving research in economics and business, including forecasting.

Required Courses
Credits
Pre-Admission Requirements
20
ACCT 251, Accounting I
5
ECON 324, Introduction to Econometrics
5
ECON 325, Introduction to Forecasting
5
ECON 352, Managerial Economics
5
ECON 401, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
5
ECON 402, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
5
ECON 426, Economic Research
5
ECON 406, Economics Assessment
3
FIN 370, Introductory Financial Management
5
MGT 382, Principles of Management*
5
MIS 386, Management Information Systems
5
MKT 362, Essential Marketing Concepts*
5
OSC 323, Operations Management
5
OSC 435, Advanced Operations Management
5
Select ONE of the following: ADMG 385, Business Communications and Report Writing (5) COM 345, Business and Professional Speaking (4) ENG 310, Technical Writing (4)
4-5
Total
92-93

* PLEASE NOTE: The University catalog indicates MGT 380 & MKT 360 as the requirement, however the CB changed these courses for business majors to the ones indicated. Substitutions will be given...please check with the Economics department.

General Economics Specialization

This specialization is recommended for students desiring the traditional Economics major.
Highly recommended courses: MATH 172, MATH 173, and FIN 370.

Required Courses
Credits
Pre-Admission Requirements
20
ECON 401, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
5

ECON 402, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis

5
ECON 310, International Economics
5
ECON 324, Introduction to Econometrics
5
ECON 330, Money and Banking
5
ECON 332, Public Finance
5
ECON 426, Economic Research
5
ECON 406, Economics Assessment
3
MIS 386, Management Information Systems
5
Select ONE of the following: ADMG 385, Business Communications and Report Writing (5) COM 345, Business and Professional Speaking (4) ENG 310, Technical Writing (4)
4-5
Electives selected from the following: Any 300-400 level economics courses. One accounting course (5).
10
Total
77-78


Managerial Economics Specialization

This specialization is for students with an interest in both public and private sector employment and preparation for law school. Highly recommended supporting courses: MATH 170 or MATH 172. The Managerial Economics specialization can be used as part of a double major. See your advisor for details.

Required Courses
Credits
Pre-Admission Requirements
20
ACCT 251, Accounting I
5
ACCT 252 Accounting II
5
ECON 352, Managerial Economics
5
ECON 401, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
5

ECON 402, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis

5
ECON 406, Economics Assessment
3
FIN 370, Introductory Financial Management
5
Select ONE of the following: ADMG 385, Business Communications and Report Writing (5) COM 345, Business and Professional Speaking (4) ENG 310, Technical Writing (4)
4-5
Electives selected from the following: Any 300-400 level economics courses (except ECON 396, ECON 490, ECON 496) (15 credits), 300-400 level accounting, business administration and economics courses (5 credits)
20
Total
77-78
.
Contact Information

Department of Economics
Shaw-Smyser 413
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg WA 98926-7486
509-963-2664
econ@cwu.edu
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