BSc in Economics and Finance
The Curriculum
Compared to the BBA program, the BSc program requires fewer business core courses but more analytical courses in economics, finance, mathematics, and statistics. Students take major courses starting their second year of study.
Major Required and Elective Courses
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 2174 or MATH 2023 |
Mathematics for Economists Multivariable Calculus |
4 |
| ECON 3113 | Microeconomic Theory I | 4 |
| ECON 3123 | Macroeconomic Theory I | 3 |
| ECON 3133 | Microeconomic Theory II | 4 |
| ECON 3143 | Macroeconomic Theory II | 4 |
| ECON 3334 | Econometrics | 4 |
| FINA 3103 | Intermediate Investment | 3 |
| FINA 3000-level or above | 2x Elective Courses | 6 |
| ECON 4000-level | 3x Elective Courses | 11-12 |
| ECON 4670 (for students admitted in 2021-22 or before) |
Economic Research and Communication | 0 |
Year-specific Curriculum Requirements
B.Sc. graduates use their general education in Economics and Finance to pursue careers that require knowledge and quantitative skills in economics and finance, e.g., in banks, financial institutions, trade, and government agencies.
Economists
Money and banking; international trade and investment; international macroeconomics and finance; financial macroeconomics; minor in IT or Big Data Technology (CSE/COMP) with econometrics application
Consulting / Jobs Related to Data Analysis
Industrial organization and competitive strategy; labor economics and human resources; law and economics; programming econometrics with R; time series econometrics and business forecasting
PhD Courses
Microeconomic Theory I, II; Macroeconomic Theory I, II; Econometrics
MATH Courses
Multivariable Calculus, Introduction to Real Analysis or Real Analysis; Probability
Goal 1: Graduates will be critical and all rounded thinkers who make decisions supported by analytical and statistical techniques on economic problems/issues
Objectives / Intended outcome:
- Identify core economic issues and make key assumptions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using taught analytical and statistical techniques.
- Use analytical and statistical techniques to support assumptions.
Goal 2: Graduates will demonstrate effective group dynamics and English communication skills when solving business problems
Objectives:
- Utilize group dynamics to be effective team members, including leaders and co-workers by providing opportunities in group projects.
- Tackle problems through project/paper, and/or in-class participation and presentation.
Goal 3: Graduates will apply their knowledge of economics principles and skills to analyse economic questions in different business functions quantitatively
Objectives:
- Demonstrate substantial knowledge of various economic principles to solve economic problems.
- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of major empirical methods.
- Use economic knowledge to provide recommendations for different business functions.
- Use economic data and empirical methods/statistical knowledge to answer economic questions quantitatively and guide business decisions.
Goal 4: Graduates will understand the relation of ethical and social responsibilities balance with economic growth in local and global contexts
Objectives:
- Relate social, sustainable, and environmental considerations with business opportunities and decisions.
- Apply statistical techniques and economic theories to deliver positive business and social impacts at the local and international levels.