BUSINESS ECONOMICS COURSES (ECON)

505 Special Topics in Economics (3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility for teacher certification in social studies and a bachelor's degree or permission of school) As Needed. Study of current economic problems. Topics will vary. Emphasis on applying economic concepts to problems in the social sciences. Economics 505 and 600 are not part of the M.B.A. curriculum.

600 Survey of Contemporary Economics (3) (Prerequisite: Eligibility for certification in social studies and bachelor's degree or permission of school) As Needed. Study of microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Topics include market function; price determination; income distribution; and the roles of individuals, firms, and government in market economy. Also included are concepts dealing with economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and banking with the impact of governmental policy on the overall economy. Current issues are discussed in terms of these concepts. Economics 505 and 600 are not part of the M.B.A. curriculum.

710 Managerial Economics (3) S. Practical application of supply, demand, costs, capital, and profit analysis to decision-making in a business enterprise. Covers such topics as price policies, investment decisions, location analysis, and forecasting.

720 The International Business Environment (3) SU. Major economic policy issues as they pertain to business decision-making. Includes such topics as monetary and fiscal policy, price-wage controls, economic growth, governmental regulations and taxation, and multinational corporations.