International Economics, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in International Economics integrates the economic, social, political, cultural, and linguistic components of international economy and trade. Students study essential aspects of economic theory and application, international politics and society, foreign language and culture in a rigorous liberal arts environment. Students are prepared for careers in business, government service, and also for advanced study in law, business, or other graduate schools.

General Education Core Requirements: 60-66 Hours

Science, B.S.

Technical Requirements

MTH 1140 Quantitative Methods in Business 3 Hours (taken as part of Gen Ed Core)
or
MTH 1150 Elementary Statistics 3 Hours

Major Requirements: 33 Hours

ECO 2210 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Hours
ECO 2220 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Hours
ECO 3260 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Hours
ECO 3270 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 Hours
ECO 4400 International Economics 3 Hours
PSC 2300 International Relations 3 Hours

Economics Electives chosen from: 12 Hours

ECO 3900 The Chinese Economy 3 Hours
ECO 3130 Topics in Economics and Public Policy 3 Hours
ECO 3230 Area Studies in Economics 3 Hours
ECO 3800 Comparative Economic Systems 3 Hours
ECO 3950 Studies Abroad 3-18 Hours
or
ECO 4950 Studies Abroad 3-18 Hours
ECO 4010 Capital Internship in Economics 6 Hours
ECO 4330 International Capital Markets 3 Hours
or
FIN 4330 International Capital Markets 3 Hours
ECO 4700 Economic Growth and Development 3 Hours

Political Science, Political Economy, or History Elective chosen from: 3 Hours

PSC 3410 Politics of Africa 3 Hours
PSC 3420 Politics of Latin America 3 Hours
PSC 3430 Politics of Asia 3 Hours
PSC 3450 Politics of Europe 3 Hours
PSC 3480 Politics of the Middle East 3 Hours
PSC 3710 International Political Economy 3 Hours
PSC 4320 International Law 3 Hours
HIS 3540 Modern China 3 Hours
HIS 3720 Islamic Social and Religious Thought 3 Hours
HIS 3800 Latin America : The National Period 3 Hours
HIS 3850 Africa Since 1890 3 Hours

Foreign Language Minor Requirement: 18 Hours

(2000-level or above)

Electives: 11-17 Hours

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

Note: Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in International Economics are encouraged to talk with their academic advisor regarding requirements for the available option to also earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign language at Belmont University.