The Economics Department
A careful balance of theory and application is the key to
the effectiveness of Allegheny's economics program. Traditional theory courses
are complemented by considerable quantitative work, a variety of internships,
the Senior Project, and other research opportunities.
Major and Minor Programs
Major
- Foundation courses build a base of theoretical knowledge and quantitative
skills. Elective courses allow students to apply theories to study of actual
economic and financial phenomena. The Senior Project integrates knowledge
and skills acquired in all previous courses.
- Majors must successfully complete at least 48 semester hours in economics:
one introductory microeconomics course, one introductory macroeconomics
course, Economic Statistics, one of Economic Forecasting or Introduction
to Econometrics, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Junior Seminar
and Senior Project, and four electives.
- Double majors and self-designed majors encouraged.
Track in Managerial Economics
Designed for those planning management careers directly
after graduation, managerial economics applies the most sophisticated tools
of economics and quantitative analysis to business decision making.
- Students electing this track focus their Economics major with coursework
in Accounting, Introductory and Advanced Managerial Economics, Statistics
for Managerial Economics, and electives such as Corporate Finance, Environmental
and Resource Management, and Economics of Entrepreneurship.
Minor
Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours: one
introductory microeconomics course, one introductory macroeconomics course,
Microeconomic Theory or Macroeconomic Theory, and three electives.
