Economics
FACULTY
Chair and Professor Leonard; Associate Professor Ramos; Assistant Professors Kass; Emeritus Professor Bostaph
About the Economics Department
Economics is the study of the principles that govern individual and social choice under conditions of scarcity. Modern economic theory seeks to explain how the market process coordinates production and distribution within the social division of labor. In addition to providing students with a thorough grounding in Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Monetary Theory, Financial Theory and Quantitative Economics, the Economics majors at the University of Dallas also enables students to extend their studies into the more interdisciplinary areas of Economics such as Economic History, Political Economy, Economic Development, Comparative Economic Systems and the History of Economic Thought.
Major in Economics
The curriculum is designed to enable students to acquire a thorough grounding in economic theory; to understand the methods and insights of the economic way of thinking; to study classic works in economics; to understand how to undertake quantitative and qualitative economic analysis; and, to gain a specialized understanding of those aspects of contemporary economics that are of most interest to them.
Basic Requirements
B.A.: Economics 1311, 3312, 3320, 3327 or PSY 3326, 3328, 3340, 4325 and four additional upper level elective courses. In addition to upper level courses offered in economics, students may also count BUS 3310, BUS 3314 and ACCT 5323 as electives. Students must have a minimum of 30 upper division Economics credits to graduate with the B.A. in Economics; all courses listed previously, including those from BUS or PSY, will be counted towards the upper division requirement. It is strongly recommended that students complete the quantitative methods sequence (ECO 3327 or PSY 3326 and ECO 3328) no later than their Junior Year. Internships are strongly recommended. Students intending to pursue graduate study in Economics will find the B.S. degree, a double major in Economics and Mathematics, or a major in Mathematics and core Economics courses desirable. Consult department faculty for advice concerning preparation for graduate studies in Economics.
B.S.: Math 1404, 1411; Economics 1311, 3312, 3320, 3327 or PSY 3326, 3328, 3340, 4325, 4328; and seven additional upper level elective courses. In addition to upper level courses offered in economics, students may also count BUS 3310, BUS 3314 and ACCT 5323 as electives. Students must have a minimum of 30 upper division Economics credits to graduate with the B.S. in Economics; all courses listed previously, including those from BUS or PSY, will be counted towards the upper division requirement. It is strongly recommended that students complete the math sequence (Math 1404 and 1411) by their sophomore year, and complete the quantitative methods sequence (ECO 3327 or PSY 3326 and ECO 3328) no later than their Junior Year. Internships are strongly recommended. Consult department faculty for advice concerning preparation for graduate studies in Economics.
Comprehensive Examination
The required comprehensive examination is given in the last semester of the senior year. It consists of two mandatory sections. Students must pass each section in order to qualify for graduation. Students who fail either or both of the parts of the examination are offered an opportunity to retake the failed section(s) before the final week of classes.
Degrees in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Course Information
Courses in Economics