Economics
As the social science that explains competitive behavior in the marketplace, economics underlies all business activity. Economics also looks at alternative strategies for allocating scarce resources.
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Why Saint Martin's University?
The economics program at Saint Martin’s provides students with a broader understanding of the social role of business in a market economy. Non-business and non-accounting students are encouraged to further their understanding of the field of economics.
Economics Requirements
Details on courses, including details about university core requirements, can be found in the academic catalog.
Foundation courses (15-16 credit hours)
- MTH 161: Mathematical Methods for Business -OR- MTH 171: Calculus I
- MTH 201: Introduction to Statistics
- ECN 201: Principles of Microeconomics
- ECN 202: Principles of Macroeconomics
- BA 305: Business Communications
Concentration courses (12 credit hours)
- ECN 325: The Evolution of Economic Thought
- ECN375: Cost-Benefit Analysis -OR- ECN371: Econometrics
- BA 410: Public Finance
- BA420: International Business and Global Economics
Economics at a Glance
- Program Type
- Minor
- Campus
- Main (Lacey)
- Type of Instruction
- In Person
- School
- School of Business
- Resources
- What can I do with this major?