Economics Courses

EC
500
Hours
3
Managerial Economics

An introduction to the foundations of both micro- and macroeconomic analysis, including consumer demand, production and cost analysis, price determination, and macroeconomic theory and policy. Emphasis is on the theory of the firm.

EC
508
Hours
3
Microeconomic Theory

An examination of the theory of resource allocation. Topics include demand theory, production and cost functions, theory of markets, general equilibrium analysis, and welfare theory.

EC
509
Hours
3
Macroeconomic Theory/Policy

This overview of modern macroeconomic theory and its implications for the conduct of stabilization policies is intended to provide a solid background in macroeconomics for master's students. The course also considers the microeconomic foundations of aggregate economic analysis.

EC
510
W
Hours
3
Law and Economics

This course is for master’s students in Economics or Finance. It provides students with tools of economic analysis and analytical methods to analyze legal issues and explore some of the intersections between the law and economics. Writing proficiency within this discipline is required for a student to receive a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper division student in the discipline will not be given a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs other course requirements.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508
Writing
EC
512
Hours
3
Indust Org Public Policy

The theoretical and empirical study of large industrial firms in a market economy. The focus is on corporate and governmental policies affecting markets.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508
EC
513
C
Hours
3
Economic Forecastg Analysis

A survey of the analytical techniques used by economists to forecast the macro- and micro-levels of economic activity and the effects of public policy on the economy. Computing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.

Prerequisite(s): EC 413 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 471 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 571
Computer Science
EC
516
Hours
3
Monetary Theory & Policy

Theoretical and empirical analysis of the money supply process, the demand for money, the impact of money on the economy, and the implementation of monetary policy.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508; and EC 309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 509
EC
530
Hours
3
International Trade

Analysis and policy implications relating to the international movement of goods, resources, and financial assets.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508
EC
531
Hours
3
International Finance

An examination of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determination, international financial institutions, and the management of the risks associated with international business.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508; and EC 309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 509
EC
570
Hours
3
Mathematical Economics

An introduction to mathematical tools commonly used in advanced economic theory and econometrics.

EC
571
Hours
3
Econometrics

A quantitative analysis of actual economic phenomena based on the current development of theory and observation, related by appropriate methods of inference.

EC
572
Hours
3
Financial Econometrics

This course is for master's students in Economics or Finance. It provides students with analytical methods and programming skills for solving issues in financial economics, asset pricing, and risk management.

Prerequisite(s): EC 413 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 513; and EC 471 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 571
EC
573
Hours
3
Games and Decisions

An introduction to game theory with emphasis on application. Game theory is a toolbox for analyzing situations where decision makers influence one another.

EC
591
SP
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

No description available.

Special Topics Course
EC
592
Hours
3
Internship

No description available.

EC
596
Hours
1-3
Capstone Project

This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge of the field of Economics to recognize operational problems in the field. Further, the student must provide evidence of his/her abilities to communicate understanding of the problem, describe the analysis performed and organize this material effectively for both a written report and corresponding oral presentation.

EC
597
SP
Hours
1-6
Special Topics In Economics

None.

Special Topics Course
EC
598
Hours
1-3
Intro To Econ Research

Economics Research.

EC
599
Hours
1-15
Thesis Research

Thesis Research.

EC
600
Hours
3
Advanced Mathematical Economics

This is a course for incoming Ph.D. students in Economics, Finance, and Accounting. It aims to provide students with advanced mathematical tools needed to understand other Ph.D. courses in Economics and Econometrics. Topics include linear algebra, single/multivariable calculus, unconstrained/constrained optimization, and basic differential/difference equations.

EC
610
Hours
3
Seminar In Microeconomic Theor

An advanced study of the modern theory of value and price. The seminar includes demand and supply analysis, marginal analysis, and the monopolistic and competitive structure of markets.

EC
611
Hours
3
Seminar in Macroeconomic Theory

Selected topics in contemporary macroeconomic theory, with emphasis on dynamic analysis of cyclical fluctuations, stabilization policies, and growth.

EC
612
Hours
3
Sem Industrial Organizat

A survey of selected topics in industrial organization. Both theoretical and applied topics are examined, with special emphasis on recent developments.

EC
613
Hours
3
Empirical Industrial Organization

This course is a field course for Ph.D. students in Economics. The course provides a discussion of the topics and methods of Empirical Industrial Organization (IO). It is designed to provide a broad introduction to topics and industries that current researchers are studying as well as to expose students to a wide variety of techniques. It will start the process of preparing economics Ph.D. students to conduct thesis research in the area, and may also be of interest to doctoral students in other fields.

EC
614
Hours
3
Behavioral Economics

This course is a field course for Ph.D. students in Economics. This course introduces students to the study of human behavior in individual choices, social interactions, and markets, to explain real world phenomena, not easily explained by standard models of rational decision-making.

EC
616
Hours
3
Sem Monetary Economics

Selected topics in contemporary monetary theory, with emphasis on determination of the value of money and the effectiveness of monetary policies.

EC
624
Hours
3
Political Economy

A survey of selected topics in the field of political economy with an emphasis on voting theory, collective action and rent seeking.

Prerequisite(s): EC 610
EC
660
Hours
3
Game Theory

An introduction to non-cooperative game theory. Emphasis on applications in microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Prerequisite(s): EC 610
EC
661
Hours
3
Macroeconomic Theory II

This course is the second course in the first year course sequence for Ph.D. students in Economics. It provides the tools needed for the analysis of dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models in Macroeconomics.

EC
670
Hours
3
Econometrics

Introduction to methods of analyzing economic data. Topics include linear and non-linear least squares, maximum likelihood estimation, statistical inference, and methods for handling data problems.

EC
671
Hours
3
Seminar : Econometrics

A study of selected topics and problems in econometrics emphasizing methodology for economic research measurements.

EC
672
Hours
3
Financial Econometric Modeling

The application of econometric time-series methods to financial data. GARCH, nonlinear and cointegration models will be emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): EC 571 or EC 670
EC
673
Hours
3
Nonparametric Econometrics

This course will discuss the principles of nonparametric methods. It will provide intuitive explanations of theoretical concepts and empirical examples of nonparametric techniques.

EC
674
Hours
3
Experimental Economics

This course introduces PhD students to the field of experimental economics. The course covers methodological issues with designing and conducting experiments and interpreting the results.

EC
691
SP
Hours
3
Independent Study

This course allows students to explore subjects in depth and/or investigate areas not covered through the regular curriculum under the guidance of an individual faculty member.

Special Topics Course
EC
698
Hours
3
Research In Economics

Consists of supervised study and investigation of specific problems in economics and academics. Only open to graduate students beyond first year.

EC
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. Under the guidance of their dissertation advisor, students conduct research toward the completion of their doctoral dissertation. Employing various research techniques and methodologies, students work on theoretical and/or applied research topics with the aim of making a novel contribution to the field.

Finance Courses

FI
504
Hours
1-4
Financial Management for MBA

Corporate financial planning and decision making; working capital management, capital budgeting, financing, risk-return analysis, valuation, and dividend policy.

FI
505
Hours
3
Corporate Valuation

A case study course that focuses on the valuation of publicly held firms.

FI
506
Hours
3
Mergers & Acquisitions

An examination of corporate acquisitions, including firm valuation, bidding contests, and defense managers, as well as the corporate tax and legal environment.

FI
510
Hours
3
Financial Management

A course concerned with the management of corporate capital. Emphasis is on analysis of problems.

FI
512
Hours
3
Money And Capital Mkts

A detailed analysis of the role of money and capital markets in the financial process and of the influence outside forces have on these markets.

FI
514
Hours
3
Investments

An overview of the investment decision process. Areas covered are financial statement analysis, risk measures, stock-price valuation models, and portfolio management.

FI
515
Hours
3
Quantitative Investment Analys

Acquaints the student with the quantitative approaches used in modern portfolio theory and investment analysis.

FI
516
Hours
3
Monetary Theory & Policy

Theoretical and empirical analysis of the money supply process, the demand for money, the impact of money on the economy, and the implementation of monetary policy.

FI
519
Hours
3
Financial Engineering

Advanced quantitative analysis designed to improve managing financial risks such as adverse stock price movements, adverse interest rate changes and adverse commodity price changes, with specific attention given to employing futures, options and swap contracts.

FI
520
Hours
3
Financial Risk Management

Advanced methodologies of valuing and managing financial derivative contracts are introduced, including numerical integration, lattice approaches and simulation. A particular emphasis is given to implementing these methodologies as computer programs.

FI
522
Hours
3
Bank Administration

A case course examining various aspects of managing a commercial bank in a dynamic environment.

FI
531
Hours
3
International Finance

An examination of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determination, international financial institutions, and the management of the risks associated with international business.

Prerequisite(s): EC 308 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 310 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 508; and EC 309 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 311 (Grade of C- or better) or EC 509
FI
534
Hours
3
Seminar In Real Estate

A survey of the major topics and issues in real estate, including real estate investment, alternative financing arrangements, law and agency theory, appraisal, market analysis, taxation, and brokerage.

FI
535
Hours
3
Real Estate Invest & Develpmnt

A study of the concepts and principles of real property valuation and the analysis of real estate investments.

FI
572
Hours
3
Financial Econometrics

This course is for master's students in Economics and Finance. It provides students with analytical methods and programming skills for solving issues in financial economics, asset pricing, and risk management.

FI
591
SP
Hours
1-6
Independent Study

No description available.

Special Topics Course
FI
592
Hours
3
Internship

No description available.

FI
596
Hours
1-3
Capstone Project

This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge of the field of Finance to recognize operational problems in the field. Further, the student must provide evidence of his/her abilities to communicate understanding of the problem, describe the analysis performed and organize this material effectively for both a written report and corresponding oral presentation.

FI
597
SP
Hours
1-6
Special Topics: Finance

No description available.

Special Topics Course
FI
601
Hours
3
Finance Theory I

Advanced practices of financial management and their application to decision making in the business firm.

FI
602
Hours
3
Finance Theory II

An extension of the content of previous courses to summarize modern developments in financial theory.

FI
610
Hours
3
Seminar In Finan Mgt

Advanced management theory and techniques in the finance area. Emphasis is on current publications in the academic finance literature.

FI
614
Hours
3
Seminar In Investments

Provides an understanding of theoretical and functional aspects of professional investment management theory.

FI
624
Hours
3
Financial Markets

This seminar provides for a deep understanding of the monetary and financial system, required of finance specialists in corporate finance, banking, and investments.

FI
691
SP
Hours
3
Independent Study

The course allows students to explore subjects in depth and/or investigate areas not covered through the regular curriculum under the guidance of an individual faculty member.

Special Topics Course
FI
698
Hours
3
Research In Finance

Consists of supervised study and investigation of specific problems in finance and academics. Only open to graduate students beyond first year.

FI
699
Hours
1-15
Dissertation Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required doctoral-level research dissertation hours toward the doctoral degree. Under the guidance of their dissertation advisor, students conduct research toward the completion of their doctoral dissertation. Employing various research techniques and methodologies, students work on theoretical and/or applied research topics with the aim of making a novel contribution to the field.