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ECONOMICS Courses |
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The degree of bachelor of science in Economics requires 36 credits. The suggested four year plan of study for a B.S. in Economics is shown here.
Requirements |
Four Courses Selected from the Following |
ECON 1100 Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECON 1300 Consumer Economics ECON 2200 Comparative Economic Systems ECON 2450 Human Resource Economics ECON 2500 Economic Development ECON 2550 Urban Economics ECON 2600 Public Finance ECON 3550 International Economics ECON 3700 Econometrics ECON 3750 Managerial Economics ECON 4900 Independent Study in Economics ECON 4940 Internship in Economics ECON 5000 Topics in Economics GEOG 3000 Economic Geography BSAD 4230 Business Fluctuations and Forecasting |
International Business with Economics
The suggested four year plan of study for a B.S. in International Business with Economics is shown here.
LAS Requirements
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Requirements in Business Administration and Economics |
And Two Courses from Either List |
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BSAD 1700 Introduction to Computer Information Systems for Business |
BSAD 2010 Introduction to Financial Reporting BSAD 2020 Introduction to Managerial Accounting BSAD 3200 Principles of Management BSAD 3210 Human Resource Management BSAD 3300 Fundamentals of Marketing BSAD 3400 Basic Finance BSAD 3500 Business Law I BSAD 4330 International Marketing BSAD 4880 International Business Management BSAD 4890 Business Policy and Strategy ECON 3550 International Economics ECON 3600 International Finance Economics |
Microeconomics |
Macroeconomics |
| ECON 2300 Industrial Organization ECON 2400 Money and Banking ECON 3660 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory ECON 3750 Managerial Economics |
ECON 2200 Comparative Economic Systems ECON 2400 Money and Banking ECON 2500 Economic Development ECON 3650 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory |
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Requirements |
Four Courses Selected from the Following |
ECON 1100 Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECON 1300 Consumer Economics ECON 2200 Comparative Economic Systems ECON 2450 Human Resource Economics ECON 2500 Economic Development ECON 2550 Urban Economics ECON 2600 Public Finance ECON 3550 International Economics ECON 3700 Econometrics ECON 3750 Managerial Economics ECON 4900 Independent Study in Economics ECON 4940 Internship in Economics ECON 5000 Topics in Economics GEOG 3000 Economic Geography BSAD 4230 Business Fluctuations and Forecasting |
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COURSES
Name and Description of the Course |
Instructor |
Time |
| 40031 ECON 1200: Principles of Economics: Microeconomics Students examine the theory of the consumer and the business firm in this course. Efficiency in the allocation of resources is examined in four different market structures: pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly. |
Pirudas Lwamugira |
MW 5:30-9:15 PM |
Name and Description of the Course |
Instructor |
Time |
ECON 1100: Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics This course is a study of the theory of employment, income and growth. Stabilization policy and current problems in American capitalism are emphasized. |
Michael Turk | TR 12:30-1:45 |
| Michael Turk | MW 12:30-1:45 | |
| STAFF | WF 8:00-9:15 | |
| STAFF | WF 11:00-12:15 | |
| ECON 1200: Principles of Microeconomics Students examine the theory of the consumer and the business firm in this course. Efficiency in the allocation of resources is examined in four different market structures: pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly. |
Pirudas Lwamugira |
MW 8:00-9:15 |
| Pirudas Lwamugira | MW 9:30-10:45 | |
| STAFF | TR 12:30-1:45 | |
ECON 2400: Money and Banking This course focuses on the role of money, credit and banking in the American economy. special emphasis is placed on the applicability of monetary policy to the problems of economic stability. |
Pirudas Lwamugira | MW 12:30-1:45 |
ECON 3600: International Finance The course considers the theory and practice of financial management by governments, corporations and individuals in a changing international monetary environment. The course also discusses the influence of central governments, central banks, and international monetary institutions on interest rates, exchange rates, capital flows and financial stability. |
Michael Turk | TR 11:00-12:15 |
ECON 3650: Intermediate Macroeconomics As a second course and more advanced treatment of macroeconomic, this course provides a detailed examination of major topics in macroeconomics. Topics of discussion include theories of consumption, investment, and growth recession, as well as efforts by the government to stabilize the economy through fiscal, monetary, or other measures. This course introduces the Keynesian, neoclassical and Marxian models of the macroeconomy. |
Michael Turk | MW 2:00-3:15 |
ECON 3700: Econometrics This course is an introduction methods, statistical inferences and testing hypotheses. Model building techniques and their theoretical justifications are presented and evaluated in terms of their performance. |
Pirudas Lwamugira | TR 12:30-1:45 |
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ECONOMICS HONORS SOCIETY MEMBERS
2007-2008
Elizabeth Kane
Vonmarie Rodriguez
Przemyslow Walkowski
Kevin Wersal Jr.
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ECONOMICS CLUB
Spring 2008-Present
President: Vonmarie Rodriguez
Treasurer:Christelle Kamelu
Media Person: Emma McHugh
Events
Spring 2009
March 31, 2009: Sheila Sykes, VP of Finance of Fitchburg State College, Miller Oval
February 10, 2009: Visit to the City Hall with Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong
January 27, 2009: Erin Kelleher, Director of Career Services, Fitchburg State College, Miller Oval
Fall 2007: Trip to the Federal Reserve, Boston
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CAREER
Best Entry-Level Salaries, 2007
Interns
The Carter Center
City of Worcester, Worcester, MA
Council of Economic Advisers Internships, Washington D.C.
Federal Reserve, Boston, MA
Global Internships
Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development, MA
New England Public Policy Center, Boston, MA
North Central Massachusetts Economic Development Council
Oxfam America
Research Assistant Program, International Monetary Fund, Washington D.C.
Summer Placements
Washington Center
Wilson Center, Washington D.C.
Worcester Regional Research Bureau
Jobs
Economics Jobs
International Development Jobs
Economics Jobs
Economic Development Research Group
Jobs Posted - 20 September, 2008
Abt Associates
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RESOURCES FOR ECONOMISTS
1. Advice for Applying to Graduate School in Economics
2. AmosWEB
3. Ask Dr. Econ
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Business Week
5. Economist
6. Economist's View
7. Financial Times
8. Economists Portaits
9. Graduate Studies in Economics
10. Greg Mankiw's Economic Blog
11. Minneapolis Fed Economics Literacy Test
12. NCEE Test Your Economic Literacy
13. OANDA Currency Converter
14. Online Interest Calculator
15. Undergraduate Economics
16. Video on Stand-Up Economics
17.Wall Street Journal
18. What's a Dollar's Worth?
19. Writing for Economists
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FUN SITES
1. Great Economists Treasure Hunt
2. Economist Jokes
3. Why Study Economics?
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