ECON

ECON-151 or MATH-105

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ECON

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course

Edition

2026

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www.ursinus.edu

An introductory course on macroeconomics covering concepts of the price system, measurements of economic performance, macro models, monetary and fiscal policy. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.) Note: C- or higher in this course is required to take more advanced economics courses.

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ECON

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course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

This course examines a variety of contemporary economic issues in low and middle-income countries (LMiCs). Economic theory provides the basis of the analysis. Specific issues may vary from semester to semester, and will include how LMiCs have dealt with or reacted to some or all of the following: the environment, the labor market, health care, government regulation, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics, and social policy. Students will participate in debates and criti Note: Students who have received credit for ECON-101 or 102 may not enroll in ECON-120 nor may ECON-120 be taken concurrently with ECON-101 or 102.

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ECON

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course

Edition

2026

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www.ursinus.edu

This course covers the essential quantitative principles necessary for majors in both Economics and Finance. Mathematical topics include a review of algebra, functions, graphs, logarithms, and differentiation. Pre-or co-requisite: ECON-101. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (Q, R.) Note: C- or higher in this course is required to take more advanced economics courses. Note: Students may satisfy the requirement for this course with a C- or better in MATH-105, or equivalent transfer/AP credits. Doing so satisfies the ECON-151 requirement for all courses and majors. Note: Students may satisfy the requirement for this course with a C- or better in MATH-111 and STAT-141. Note: Students with credit for ECON-150 may not enroll in ECON-151.

Subject

ECON

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course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

Two courses from: ACCT-241; ECON-210, 231; FIN-370; MGT-211, 213 (approved topic), 220; PSYC-250, MGT-330 ECON-300Q or MGT-301 The management capstone seminar: MGT-403W. Requirements for Business Analytics Major A major in Business Analytics consists of 52 credits comprised of the following courses: Required Ursinus Courses (40-44 credits):

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ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

This course develops the tools and theories of some microeconomic models and introduces elements of behavioral economics. Topics covered include utility, consumer theory, producer theory, monopoly, imperfect competition, risk aversion, externalities, principal-agent problems, moral hazard, and adverse selection. Topics will be examined from the viewpoint of both consumers and firms. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in ECON-101 and either MATH-105 or 111 or ECON-151. Three hours

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

This course expands on the principles of macroeconomics to develop both static and dynamic models for analyzing economic aggregates such as output, inflation, unemployment and economic growth. An examination of businesses cycle impacts within the context of the world economy. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in both ECON-102 and either MATH-111 or ECON-151 or Math 105. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. ECON/GWSS-210. Race and Gender in the American Economy The study of the issues of race and gender in the U.S. economy. We will evaluate the economic status of racial minorities and women. Issues include occupational segregation, wage differentials, educational attainment, affirmative action and labor market discrimination. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or higher in one of ECON-101 or 102. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (DN.)

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ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

An occasional course focusing on a special topic in economics. Prerequisites will vary. Prerequisites will vary. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.

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ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

Public choice (or non-market decision-making) applies the theories and methods of economics to a variety of areas outside of traditional markets. Specifically, this course will use economic tools like rational choice theory to study politics, collective choice, and political institutions. The economic theory of constitutions will be analyzed, and the behavior of politicians, voters, bureaucrats, and other policymakers will be discussed. Prerequisite: ECON-101 with a grade of C- or h

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ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

In the faculty-led study abroad course Economies in Transition, students will investigate why some countries are relatively rich while other countries are poor within the context of the former communist economies in Central and Eastern Europe. Field study in Eastern Bloc Countries and intensive course work. Visits to old and new institutions, lectures, and field research are among other activities. Offered for three weeks during the summer. Prerequisites: ECON-101 or 102; or permission of instructor. BIO/ENVS-320. Biology of the Neotropics* A field study of Costa Rican tropical habitats - including lowland rain forests, montane rain forests, seasonally dry forests, and wetlands - conducted at research sites throughout the country. Topics include diversity and natural history of key plants and animals, ecological interactions and evolutionary processes, and conservation. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and BIO-101Q. Field investigations accompanied by readings, lectures, and a directed research project. Course will meet 15 hours on campus and three weeks in Costa Rica between the Fall and Spring semesters.

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ECON

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course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

A study of economic models in which standard economic rationality assumptions are relaxed. Models will include psychologically plausible assumptions on behavior. New models improve ability to predict and understand behavioral phenomena including altruism, trust and reciprocity, procrastination, and self-control. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or higher in ECON-101. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.

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ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

This course introduces the core ideas of environmental economics. Students will examine why markets can fail to protect environmental quality (through externalities, public goods, and common-pool resources) and how policies can correct these failures. Topics include benefit-cost analysis, valuation of environmental amenities, and the design and evaluation of policy instruments such as standards, taxes, and tradable permits. A unifying theme is the question of how societies can balan

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

An introduction to the study of various challenges facing low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The focus is on the nature and the contribution of economic, cultural, and political institutions. Approaches to progress are reviewed. Case studies of successful and unsuccessful LMICs will be used. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or higher in ECON-102. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (GN.)

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

Econometric methods used in analyzing business and economic data, including hypothesis testing, trend analysis, and forecasting of behavioral decisions by consumers and firms. Topics include the specification, estimation and verification of multiple regression and time series models. Laboratory experience includes statistical software usage. A research paper presenting original data analysis is required. Prerequisites: either ECON-201 or 202, and ECON-200W, with a minimum grade of C

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

Discussion of various topics including the supply and demand of health care, health professionals’ services, facilities and pharmaceuticals. Government policies concerning Medicare and Medicaid are analyzed. International comparisons of health care delivery systems are discussed. Prerequisite: ECON-200W and 201 or permission of instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.

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ECON

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course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

A theoretical and empirical study of the functioning of labor markets, with emphasis on employment and compensation determination as affected by worker and firm characteristics, public policy, and worker organizations. Prerequisite: ECON-200W and 201. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

An occasional course focusing on a special topic in economics involving advanced reading, theory, quantitative analysis, writing, or some combination of the four. Prerequisites will vary. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

The study of introductory economics and business using topics in sports and sports business. Professional, amateur, college and recreational sports will be analyzed. Prerequisites: ECON-201. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.)

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

This course surveys the economics of international trade, integrating theory, evidence, and policy. It examines why countries trade, what determines patterns of specialization, how openness affects welfare and the distribution of income, and how to evaluate government interventions such as tariffs. Through ongoing discussion of current problems and policy prescriptions, the course applies these tools to contemporary trade debates and legislation. Prerequisite: ECON-200W and a grade

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

An introduction to international finance covering the structure of global financial markets, exchange-rate determination, and the interaction of national policies with exchange-rates, capital flows, and trade in an open-economy. Topics include balance of payments, parity conditions, fixed vs. floating regimes, currency unions (for example, the euro area), policy spillovers, financial crises, capital controls, and the role of the International Monetary Fund. Concepts are applied to u

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu

This course is both the capstone for the applied economics major’s concentration in economics and a college core capstone. The course provides an opportunity to synthesize and apply the theory and methods of economics. Interdisciplinary perspectives will help illuminate for students what makes economics distinctive from other ways of knowing. Students will reflect on their experiences in the field and how those experiences influence their responses to the question, “What will I do?”

Subject

ECON

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.ursinus.edu