177 MKTG 4800. Independent Research (1-3) Su, F, S Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. MKTG 4860. Marketing Internship (3) Su, F, S A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through the Marketing courses. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. DEPARTMENT Economics Chain Dr. Clifford Nowell Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 226 Telephone: Department Secretary, Elaine Thomas 801-626-t Professors: Richard M. Alston, Dan Fuller, Doris Geide-Stevenson, John M. Mbaku, Clifford Nowell; Assistant Professors: Therese Cavlovic Grijalva, Salvador A. Martinez, Mary Wrenn; Instructor: Ron Skocki I he Department of Economics offers two different degree programs. The career field selected will determine the educational goals a student must set and will be an important element in deciding which of the many avenues towards a bachelor's degree available in economics is best suited for you. Economics provides general analysis of decision making where resource constraints are present. Within the area of business, the fields of economics and finance are perhaps the most rigorous in terms of the use and application of mathematical and statistical reasoning. Students with a bachelor's degree in Business Economics are generally prepared to take entry level jobs in any area of business, but are particularly prepared for jobs that call for data analysis, pricing, purchasing, and report writing. Business economists are often employed in private business firms in the financial, retailing, and industrial sectors. A complete career guide is available from the department chairperson. A degree in Business Economics is also regarded by graduate business schools as excellent preparation for advanced work toward an MBA, as well as advanced degrees in other business related disciplines such as human resource management, public administration, finance, and international business. Students seeking an advanced degree in economics, law, other social and behavioral sciences, urban and regional planning, actuarial science, etc., should also investigate the General Economics Major. Center for Economic Education The Department has established a Center for Economic Education. Its basic function is to help educators in secondary and elementary schools improve their understanding and knowledge of economics. This will assist them in providing their students with the fundamental economic tools needed to evaluate complex national and international events that are a part of their daily existence. Business Economics Major bachelor degree (b.s. or b.a.) » Program Prerequisites: All Business and Economics courses with numbers above 3000 require prior completion of ACTG 2010, ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020,1ST 2010 and QUAN SI2600 (unless noted ). These prerequisites are referred to collectively as "Business Foundations." (Refer to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements on pages 157-160.) » Minor: None required. » Grade Requirements: Candidates for the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees must complete all prerequisite and required business and economics courses with a grade of "C-" or higher. In addition, the overall business and economics GPA must be 2.5 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 60-61 of these are John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics required courses and 24 are required within the major. Advisement Advisement is required. See the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Advisor in WB 211 (801-626-6534). Contact the School advisor for information on transfer credits, business foundations courses, advanced standing, and admission applications. Advising in major selection, major requirements, and admission applications is provided by the Economics Department. Complete information concerning current graduation requirements and graduation contract forms are available in the Department of Economics office, WB 226. All economics majors should meet each semester with the Department Chair, Dr. Clifford Nowell (801-626-6488; WB 234). Admission Requirements An application is necessary for all majors and minors in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. Completion of Business Foundations courses with course grades of "C-" or higher is required for admission and access by majors to upper division Business and Economics courses. Students must complete an application for admission to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics which may be obtained by calling the School Advisor at 801-626- 6534 or the Department of Economics secretary at 801-626-6066. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. ECON All 740 is recommended to fulfill the Senate Bill Requirement in American Institutions. MATH QL1050 is a prerequisite for ECON SS2010, QUAN SI2400, and QUAN SI2600. Students seeking a major in Economics should plan to take the necessary mathematics courses as early as possible in their program of study. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements Liberal Support Curriculum (13 or 14) Business Foundations (13) Business Cross-Functional Core (19) Business Functional Core (15) Business Courses Required (12 credit hours) ECON 4010 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3) ECON 4020 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (3) ECON 4980 Research Methods (3) 1ST 3110 Information Technology for Busines s (3) Elective Courses (12 credit hours) Select from the following ECON 3090 History of Economic Thought (3) ECON 3110 International Trade (3) ECON 3120 International Finance & Monetary Systems (3) ECON 3200 Money and Banking (3) ECON 3400 Labor Economics (3) ECON 3410 Women in the World Economy (3) ECON 4170 Economic Development (3) ECON 4320 Industrial Organization (3) ECON 4520 Public Finance (3) ECON 4550 Introduction to Econometrics (3) ECON 4560 Mathematical Economics (3) General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts Sc Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & £con MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN SCM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog