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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Understand, Model, and Predict the World.

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Why major in
international economics at Weber State?  

International economics provides you with a background in the emerging global economy that allows further studies in international business or work for government agencies. 

EXPERIENCE 
personal attention, excellent academics, targeted experience  


56k
Average salary Western US 

29:1
Small classes = personal attention

100%
Faculty Instruction = no TA's!

STUDY ABROAD
Global experience = advantage!

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
in the international economics program?  

You'll learn skills such as: tabulating and manipulating data/data analysis, research and analysis, finding and testing relationships, applying statistical methods and testing hypothesis, communication skills in English and a foreign language, understanding and interpreting relationships between economic indicators, and international and development economics and economic growth. You'll also have opportunities to have hands-on experiences like: conducting comprehensive research with direct faculty interaction, opportunities to publish and present your work at conferences like: Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research and National Conference on Undergraduate Research.


A QUICK LOOK 
hours, GPA, delivery, grad maps, catalog, admissions & careers  



  • HOURS
     

    120 total hours. 
    40 Upper division required.


  • GPA
     

    C or higher in Math 1050
    C or higher in ENGL 2010
    C-  or higher for all Business Foundations courses
    2.5 cumulative GPA for Business Foundations courses
    2.5 overall university GPA


  • MINOR
     

    Not required for this major.

  • COURSE DELIVERY 

    • Some evenings
    • Some day
    • Some online

  • GRAD MAP

    Graduation MAPs (Major Academic Plans) show a semester-by-semester plan for taking all classes needed to earn your degree. 

     

  • DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

    Explore all of the requirements to complete a degree in international economics. Check the course year, requirements may change.

     

  • ADMISSIONS

    The Goddard School has specific requirements for admissions to a program within the college. Check admissions requirements. 

    ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS 


  • CAREERS & RESOURCES 

    Explore what you can do with an international economics degree, current salaries, job demand, industries, and resources.

    INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS CAREERS 

 

MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS 
a quick look at the major course requirements in international economics  

Note: This degree also requires the general education requirements and the core business curriculum. For a full breakdown, see the  in the catalog.

COURSE TITLE CREDITS PRE-REQ

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3  and  and , ,  or .
NOTE: If all three courses are taken, the third course may fulfill the Economics elective.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Economics (minimum of 3 credit hours)  (some courses are only offered once a year) 
Political Science/Philosophy (minimum of 3 credit hours)  (some courses are only offered once a year)
Geography (minimum of 3 credit hours)  (some courses are only offered once a year)
History (minimum of 3 credit hours)  (some courses are only offered once a year)

FANTASTIC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS FACULTY 
Take a look at the faculty in the international economics major  


 

  • Nazneen Ahmad

    Nazneen Ahmad 
    Econ 2020, 3120, 4020

  • Madison Arnsbarger

    Madison Arnsbarger 
    Econ 1740

  • Therese Grijalva

    Therese Cavlovic
    Econ 1010, 4970

  • Doris Geide-Stevenson

    Doris Geide-Stevenson
    Econ 3120, MBA 6410

  • Matt Gnagey

    Jenny Gnagey 
    ECON 4980, QUAN 3610

  • Matt Gnagey

    Matt Gnagey 
    Econ 2010,  3300, 4970, Quan 2600

  • Andrew Keinsley

    Andrew Keinsley
    Econ 2020,3200

  • Brandon Koford

    Brandon Koford
    Econ 2010, 4550

  • Alvaro La Parra Perez

    Alvaro LaParra Perez
    Econ 1010, 1740, 4010

  • John Mukum Mbaku

    John Mukum Mbaku 
    Econ 2010, 4010, 4170

  • Sandeep Rangaraju

    Sandeep Kumar Rangaraju
    Econ 4020, Quan 2400

  • Gavin Roberts

    Gavin Roberts
    Econ 4860, 6550

  • Valentinas Rudys

    Valentinas Rudys
    Econ 3200, Quan 2600

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WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING 
about the international economics program?  

Students that study international economics often have several traits in common.  Many are natural leaders, unafraid to take risks, have a passion for world events and commerce, have a competitive spirit, speak multiple languages, have the ability to take initiative and have solid communication skills. 

  • Yidong, INT'L ECONOMICS '21

    Outstanding Graduate.    "Learning economics can change thought patterns to help me make more effective and rational career decisions in my future career." 

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