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ECN
37 courses with the subject ECN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ECN 1000Economics of Social Issues (3 credits)3
Economic thinking applied to persistent economic problems and issues in a market economy. Emphasis on implications for government policy rather than on the underlying theory. Topics include the nature of an economic system, demand and supply, monopolies, pollution and public goods, ethics and law, unemployment, inflation, the Federal Reserve System and money.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course focuses on individual decisions in the market economy. After an overview of how a market economy works, the course develops theories of consumer behavior, the behavior of firms in various degrees of competition, and workers’ decision to offer labor. Government regulation of markets is also examined.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course offers an overall picture of the operation of our economy. The course focuses on how the economic system determines the level of national income, the unemployment rate, and the rate of inflation. Fiscal, monetary, and supply-side policies are discussed.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
A comparative study of the economic systems of Asian countries. Countries discussed will be selected from the Indian subcontinent, the Southeast, and the Far East. The effects of the countries’ diverse economic, political, and cultural systems on their prosperity and economic growth will be discussed.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course is a rigorous analysis of resource allocation, price determination in a market economy, consumer behavior (constrained utility maximization), theory of the firm (constrained profit maximization), and production and pricing behavior under various market structures. Some calculus concepts will be reviewed. PREREQ: C or better in ECN 2020
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course is an introduction to the economics of education, focusing on the role of education on outcomes for both individuals and the broader society. Topics include models for production of and investment in education, school finance, class size, teacher quality, vouchers and school choice, racial inequalities in education, alternative education programs, teacher labor markets, financial aid and enrollment decisions in higher education, and the economics of college life. PREREQ: C or better in ECN 2020
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course is an introduction to the unique economic and social framework of indigenous communities, from historical beginnings to contemporary issues. Colonization introduced fundamentally different market systems, drastically changing how indigenous communities function. Topics may include historic indigenous economies, reservation economies, special legal and institutional constraints, indigenous entrepreneurship, and indigenous perspectives toward economic development, discrimination, and land use. PREREQ: C or better in ECN 2020
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course builds upon the concepts learned in Principles of Macroeconomics. It provides a deeper understanding of the functioning of the macroeconomy and the forces of globalization. Students will learn two major macroeconomic models: the neoclassical model and the Keynesian model. Topics will include national income and its determinants, economic fluctuation and economic growth, the possible impacts of monetary and fiscal policies, and how different factors of production behave in certain economic situations. Furthermore, how changes in aggregate consumption and investment affect the economy will also be covered. PREREQ: C or better in ECN 2030
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course examines the implications of economic theory and how it relates to the environment and environmental activity. The continuing conflict between market forces and environmental integrity will be the centerpiece of discussion, and the course will explain how economic theory views the relationship between economic activity and the natural world. Special emphasis is given to developing and implementing tools to evaluate environmental policies. Other topics include cost-benefit analysis, measurement of the benefits of non-market goods and costs of regulations, and the evaluation of the impact of regulations in areas such as financial markets, workplace health and safety, consumer product safety, and other contexts. PREREQ: C or better in ECN 1000 or ECN 2020
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course centers around the application of microeconomic theory to the sports industry, both at the professional and amateur sports markets. The topics include market structure, labor relations, labor market discrimination, competitive balance, market value of sports talent, and payments to players. The involvement of the government in the sports business will also be discussed. PREREQ: ECN 1000 or ECN 2020
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course is a study of how themes in popular music, movies, television, and current events demonstrate the important role that economics plays in individuals’ lives. Students will explore how individuals, firms, governments, and society make decisions in attempts to achieve the greatest level of wellbeing possible in a world of limited resources. PREREQ: C or better in ECN 2020
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course combines two strongly related disciplines, economics and mathematics, and provides the foundations needed for students to excel in future coursework in these disciplines. Multivariable calculus and linear algebra will be taught and applied to the problems of modeling, constrained optimization, and economic dynamics. PREREQ: C or better in MAT 2150 or 2210.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
A descriptive and analytical study of government revenues and government expenditures. Includes federal, state, and local levels of government. PREREQ: ECN 2020 or ECN 2030
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course is an introduction to the economics of the legal system, focusing on how law assists society in overcoming the information and incentive problems that plague social order. Students will analyze the effects and efficiency of different types of laws using the standard tools of economics. Topics include legal institutions, property rights, firms and contracts, product liability, tort law, and antitrust law. PREREQ: C or better in ECN 2020
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This is a basic course in econometrics. Students will acquire the necessary quantitative skills to conduct applied analyses. Topics will include hypothesis testing, multiple regression, regression diagnostics, time-series analysis and forecasting, and the interpretation of regression results. Students will be taught to use econometrics software. Some calculus concepts will be reviewed. PREREQ: C or better in DSC 3180 or in MAT 2100.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course will present an economic analysis of several aspects of the healthcare industry, including hospital services, physicians’ services, nurses’ services, the pharmaceutical industry, medical insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, HMOs and PPOs, medical tourism, and government healthcare policy. PREREQ: ECN 1000 or ECN 2020
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
Industrial organization is the study of industry and firm behavior. Using the basic tools of microeconomic theory and game theory, this course explores the relationships among firms in an industry or across industries by examining the nature of strategic interaction among firms. We will study theoretical models and empirical evidence for a wide variety of market phenomena. We will also introduce contract theory and its application in financial structure. Some calculus will be reviewed in the course. PREREQ: C or better in ECN 2020
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
Analysis of economic and social problems of underdeveloped regions. Theories and strategies of economic growth and development designed to accelerate solutions to these problems. PREREQ: ECN 2020 or ECN 2030.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course provides a deeper understanding of how to utilize economic time series data for planning and decision-making purposes. Various forecasting techniques, including exponential smoothing and ARIMA models will be emphasized. Statistical software such as SAS, R, and Python, will be used. PREREQ: A “C” or better in ECN 3600.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course entails a work experience in a business firm, a non-profit organization, or a government entity where the student, under academic and employer supervision, participates in the daily operations of the organization and conducts some economic analysis of the operations of the business entity (40 work hours per semester credit hour). Students must keep an extensive diary of work experiences and submit frequent reports to an academic supervisor, who is a UNCP faculty member in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Decision Sciences, who has been approved by the Chair of that department, and who will be responsible for assigning the grade in the course. Pass/Fail. PREREQ: Minimum of 90 semester hours, grades of C or better in ECN 2020 and in ECN 3010 , cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, a declared academic major in Business Administration or Accounting, a written proposal, and written consent of Department Chair.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
ECN 5030Foundations of Microeconomics/Macroeconomics (3 credits)3
This course is an accelerated course designed for students with no economics background or as a refresher course for students who desire to review economic principles before enrolling in required MBA courses. A study of the individual decisions in the market economy and an overall view of the operation of the economy. Specific topics include theories of consumer behavior, behavior of firms in various degrees of competition, and government regulation. Fiscal, monetary, and supply-side policies are discussed. (This course will not count toward the 36 hours required for the MBA degree.)
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course provides an introduction to informational problems in economic analysis. It introduces basic economic models under asymmetric information and studies the effects of digitization and technology on industry, organizational structure, and business strategy. The course covers topics including the pricing of information goods, open source and innovation, search and competition, targeted advertising, information analytics, social networks, and a variety of other topics. Economic principles are illustrated using case studies and team projects.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
An overview of methods of economic analysis applied to the modern United States economy. Emphasis on microeconomics and managerial economics such as theory of consumer choice and demand, theory of cost, outputs, and industrial structure, analysis of efficient use of resources within an organization. Also, macroeconomic analyses including a review of monetary institutions, and theory of GNP, inflation, and the rate of unemployment.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
ECN 5420Industry Structure and Competitive Strategy (3 credits)3
Industry structure and competitive strategy is the study of industry and firm behavior. Using the basic tools of microeconomic theory and game theory, this course explores the relationships among firms in an industry or across industries by examining the nature of strategic interaction among firms. The student will learn theoretical models and empirical evidence for a wide variety of market phenomena. The course will also introduce contract theory and its application in financial structure. PREREQ: A “C” or better in ECN 5030 or equivalent, and a “C” or better in DSC 5010 or equivalent.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course builds upon students’ undergraduate knowledge of macroeconomics and international economics. Topics covered include domestic monetary policy, exchanges rates, balance of payments, and balance of trade. PREREQ: A “C” or better in ECN 5030 or equivalent, and a “C” or better in DSC 5010 or equivalent.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course applies the analytical tools of economics to the markets for health care services, health insurance, and pharmaceuticals. Some of the issues investigated in this course are the structure of these markets and the degree of competition among health care providers, health insurance and access to health care, and the role of the government in health care markets. PREREQ: ECN 5030 or equivalent
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
Independent study in an area of business administration of particular interest to a student under the direction of one or more faculty members. Students must submit detailed proposals for a directed study, detailing the proposed plan of study, research involved, dates for deliverables, final product to be produced and faculty who will be supervising. Proposals will be reviewed by a faculty committee to determine acceptance of the proposal.
Subject
ECN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
