Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

BS Economics program is designed to equip the graduates with the knowledge of economic theory, so they can understand how economic agents interact, and the economy operates. The graduates of this program are expected to identify, analyze and solve complex, real economic problems. The BS Economics program aims to:

• equip the graduates with the comprehensive knowledge and skill-set to contribute competently as economists and analysts in various capacities,
• provide the graduates with cross-disciplinary knowledge of the core functions and operations of the economy, and
• prepare the graduates to respect diversity and work ethically.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

The BS Economics aims to equip the graduates with:

• An ability to optimally apply economic analysis to everyday economic problems in the real world. This shall allow them to understand current events and evaluate potential policy proposals. Moreover, an appreciation shall be developed to evaluate the role played by assumptions in situations that reach various conclusions about a specific economic or policy problem.
• An ability to use empirical evidence to assess the validity of an economic argument. This shall involve using statistical data and methodology and the ability to interpret statistical results and conduct appropriate statistical analysis.
• An ability to solve problems that have precise solutions as well as those that do not have precise answers and clarify conditions under which these solutions may be correct.
• An ability to develop critical and quantitative thinking skills specific to economics, finance, business and/or accounting.
• An ability to communicate effectively in a written, oral and graphical form about concrete questions and to prepare well-organized written arguments that clearly state assumptions/hypotheses supported by evidence.