Money and Banking ECO 344 TBA 01/20/26 - 05/07/26 3 Credits The course analyzes the structure and functions of the U.S. financial system with its three elements: financial markets, institutions, and instruments. The course concentrates on the banking system, especially the role of the Federal Reserve and commercial banks, and the effectiveness of monetary policy as an economic policy tool. In addition, the course introduces students to financial market volatility and the roots and consequences of financial bubbles. Prerequisite(s): ECO 201
International Economics ECO 383 TBA 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits The course analyzes current international financial systems, exchange rate regimes, and balance of payments and their adjustment mechanisms with emphasis on the effect of fiscal, monetary, and exchange-rate policy for internal and external balance. The course also surveys international capital movements and the relationship between trade and economic growth. In addition, the course outlines comparative advantage theories of trade, and trade policies of tariffs and quotas. Prerequisite(s): ECO 201
Econometrics/forecasting for Bus ECO 627 TBA 01/20/26 - 03/12/26 3 Credits This computer-based course builds students’ skills to empirically analyze economic and financial data and conduct financial forecasting. The course introduces students to model building and estimation. The course covers single and multiple linear and nonlinear regressions, time series analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite(s): BUS 598
Econometrics/forecasting for Bus ECO 627 TBA 06/08/26 - 07/30/26 3 Credits This computer-based course builds students’ skills to empirically analyze economic and financial data and conduct financial forecasting. The course introduces students to model building and estimation. The course covers single and multiple linear and nonlinear regressions, time series analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite(s): BUS 598
Econometrics/forecasting for Bus ECO 627 TBA 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits This computer-based course builds students’ skills to empirically analyze economic and financial data and conduct financial forecasting. The course introduces students to model building and estimation. The course covers single and multiple linear and nonlinear regressions, time series analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite(s): BUS 598
Managerial Economics ECO 642 S 03/16/26 - 05/07/26 3 Credits The course focuses on the application of economic principles and methodologies to the decision-making process of a profit-maximizing firm. The course establishes a foundation in theories of consumer behavior, market analysis, production and cost analysis. The course, then, uses this foundation to build students’ skills to apply economic tools in a variety of decision-making situations, including market analysis, product level and pricing. Prerequisite(s): BUS 598
Managerial Economics ECO 642 S 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits The course focuses on the application of economic principles and methodologies to the decision-making process of a profit-maximizing firm. The course establishes a foundation in theories of consumer behavior, market analysis, production and cost analysis. The course, then, uses this foundation to build students’ skills to apply economic tools in a variety of decision-making situations, including market analysis, product level and pricing. Prerequisite(s): BUS 598
Managerial Economics ECO 642 TBA 06/08/26 - 07/30/26 3 Credits The course focuses on the application of economic principles and methodologies to the decision-making process of a profit-maximizing firm. The course establishes a foundation in theories of consumer behavior, market analysis, production and cost analysis. The course, then, uses this foundation to build students’ skills to apply economic tools in a variety of decision-making situations, including market analysis, product level and pricing. Prerequisite(s): BUS 598
Critical Reading ENG 110 TR 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits Study and practice of critical reading across genres. The course emphasizes close reading strategies, rhetorical analysis, and genre awareness to understand how texts construct meaning. Students write in response to readings to analyze central claims, evidence, and reasoning, as well as reflect on their reading through discussion and analysis.
Critical Reading ENG 110 TR 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits Study and practice of critical reading across genres. The course emphasizes close reading strategies, rhetorical analysis, and genre awareness to understand how texts construct meaning. Students write in response to readings to analyze central claims, evidence, and reasoning, as well as reflect on their reading through discussion and analysis.
