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1333. General Economics (TCCNS = ECON 1301) 3(3-0)

A non-theoretical approach to describe economic involvement in relevant social and political matters. Subject matter will help meet the general need for improved economic reasoning. (Students majoring or minoring within the Dillard College of Business Administration should take ECON 2333 instead of this course.)

2333. Macroeconomic Principles (TCCNS = ECON 2301) 3(3-0) Scope and methodology of economics. Development of principles useful for understanding aggregate economics and for choosing policy to resolve such problems as unemployment, inflation, recession, economic stagnation, resource waste, and international trade issues.

2433. Microeconomic Principles (TCCNS = ECON 2302) 3(3-0) Prerequisite: MATH 1203 or MATH 1233.

Economic principles to describe behavior of business firms under conditions of competition or monopoly and to explain what determines product and resource price levels. An application of economic tools to select problems in monopoly, income inequality, and taxation.

3323. Intermediate Macroeconomics 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair, ECON 2333, and ECON 2433.

Macroeconomic analysis is studied to identify forces affecting the economy’s performance and to present theory useful in policy development to achieve society’s economic goals.

3333. Intermediate Microeconomics 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair, ECON 2333, and ECON 2433.

An analysis of the overall functioning of the price system and of the modern business firm in a private enterprise, market-oriented economy. The relation of price, quantity, and profit under competition and imperfect competition.

3543. Introduction to Econometrics 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair, and BUAD 3033. The application of statistical methods to economic and financial analysis; particular attention is given to regression analysis including limited and dichotomous dependent variables, regression diagnostics, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and selected topics in time series forecasting.

3553. Economic Geography 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair, and 3 credit hours of economics.

A study of global economic activity from the geographic and natural resource perspectives. Location economics will be used to analyze global resource allocation and development, technological change, environmental risks, and societal impacts, as well as to develop public policy alternatives.

3703. Money, Banking, and Monetary Policy 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair.

An analysis of money, banking, and monetary policy, including an introduction to monetary theory. Topics include the use of balance sheet management techniques to control interest rate risk and increase profit in a dynamic banking environment.

3713. History of Economic Thought 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair, and 3 credit hours of economics.

The significance, influence, and development of economic doctrines from ancient times to modern thought.

3743. Public Finance 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair, ECON 2333, and ECON 2433.

A critical analysis of government acquisition and disbursement of revenues; detailed attention to the various taxing programs, the economic effects of governmental debt, and the significance of governmental expenditures for national defense, public works, social security benefits, resource development, and education.

4551, 4552, 4553. Independent Study in Economics 1-3 semester hours Prerequisite: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair.

May be repeated with different content.

4643. International Economics and Finance 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair, ECON 2333, or ECON 2433.

International trade theory and practice, historical survey, balance of payments, and world economic problems.

4663. Special Topics in Economics 3(3-0)

Topics vary. May be repeated with different content.

4723. Comparative Economic Systems 3(3-0)

Prerequisites: Junior standing or above or consent of the chair, and 3 credit hours of economics.

Examination of economic characteristics and institutions related to economic freedom, growth, business enterprise, government planning, taxation expenditure, and transfer payments in the U.S., France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.

4893. Internship in Economics 3(3-0)

Prerequisite: See requirements under Internship Programs in Requirements for Majors in Business Administration, page 111.

Field experience in selected areas of business administration with local or regional organizations. May involve a specific project or theoretical integration with the “real world.” May be repeated once. Must be approved with all paperwork completed prior to registration. Total hours granted for internships in all areas of business administration may not exceed 6 hours of credit.

FINANCE

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.B.A. WITH A MAJOR IN FINANCE General: (see page 89)

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum: (see page 91) Business Core: (see page 109)

Professional Business Core: (see page 109)

Courses for a Major in Finance: (30 semester hours)

FINC 3353, 4653, 4733, FINC 4753 or 4833, ECON 3543, 4643, plus twelve semester hours (four courses) selected from ECON 3323, 3333, 3703, 3743, FINC 3413, 3633, 3753, 4663, 4753 or 4833 (whichever course not taken above), 4893, and advanced accounting (limit six semester hours).

Students in the Student Managed Investment Fund will be able to complete the traditional Finance degree plan or complete the new Finance-Student Managed Investment Fund degree plan. For this option, the courses in the major are:

Courses for a Major in Finance (Student Managed Investment Fund option): (30 semester hours)

FINC 3353, 4653, 4733, 4933, 4943, ECON 3543, and 4643, plus nine semester hours (three courses) selected from ECON 3323, 3333, 3703, 3743, FINC 3413, 3633, 3753, 4663, 4753, 4893, and advanced accounting (limit 6 semester hours). Approved electives to bring total to 120 semester hours including exercise physiology requirements, if applicable.

Students pursuing a B.B.A. degree with a major in Finance must earn a grade of C or higher in FINC 3353, 3733, 4653, and 4733 taken at MSU or transferred from another college or university.