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| Economics is useful in explaining why the world works the way it does. Why do
textbooks cost so much? Why is it hard to find an apartment in New York? How do federal budget deficits affect people? Is "free trade" beneficial or harmful to U.S. citizens? Since economics helps you to better understand what is happening around you, it provides a good background for a wide variety of careers. |
The concentration in theoretical economics provides the recommended preparation for pursuing a Ph.D. in economics. Trinity Economics majors have been admitted to well ranked graduate schools in economics, such as the University of Chicago, Duke, Michigan State, Michigan, Maryland, Rice, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin.
Requirements for THEORETICAL ECONOMICS:
Supreme court decisions are increasingly based on economic analysis. In addition, our alumni in law school report that many of their courses employ economic tools to analyze the law. Trinity Economics majors have been admitted to some of the nation's top law schools including Berkeley, Chicago, Duke, Harvard, Michigan, Northwestern, Stanford, Texas, UCLA, Virginia and Yale.
Requirements for ECONOMICS AND LAW:
Recommended: MATH 1307 or 1311
(* MATH 1320 or MATH 3335 may be substituted for this course.)
The fields of economics and business are strong complements to each other. A knowledge of one will improve your understanding of the other. This concentration combines a solid grounding in economics with an introduction to many of the basic business subjects. The Economics majors have found a wide range of jobs in business. After getting some job experience, our graduates have been admitted to some of the nation's better business schools including Duke, Harvard, North Carolina, Stanford, MIT, and Wharton.
Requirements for ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS:
Recommended: MATH 1307 or 1311 and MATH 1312
(* MATH 1320 or MATH 3335 may be substituted for this course.)
Economics is a powerful tool for understanding international trade and the importance of international economic institutions. This concentration provides an ideal framework for those students interested in any area of international or comparative studies.
Requirements for INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS:
Recommended: MATH 1307 or 1311
Study abroad is strongly recommended.
(* MATH 1320 or MATH 3335 may be substituted for this course.)
This concentration emphasizes the application of economic analysis to the design and implementation of public policy. Trinity Economics majors have gone on to public policy graduate school at Duke, Harvard (JFK), Minnesota (Humphrey), and Texas (LBJ). Others have gone on to work for city, state or federal government agencies.
Requirements for ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC POLICY:
Recommended: MATH 1307 or 1311
(* MATH 1320 or MATH 3335 may be substituted for this course.)
The economic way of thinking provides a good background for a wide variety of careers. Amongst our alumni we have physicians, dentists, an airline pilot, a flight attendant, teachers, social workers, an environmental activist, the owner of a chain of fast food franchises, a Presbyterian pastor, and executives in many different types of businesses including banks, other financial institutions, a construction firm, a chain of grocery stores, etc.
Requirements for GENERAL ECONOMICS:
Recommended: MATH 1307 or 1311
(*MATH 1320 or MATH 3335 may be substituted for this course.)
For more information see the Course of Study Bulletin or your advisor.
Students who wish to explore Economics in some depth but whose primary interests lie elsewhere may choose to minor in Economics. The minor requires 18 hours of Economics including 1311, 1312 and either 3325 or 3326.
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