Economics, Economic Development Concentration, BA

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Within a concentration in development, students are prepared for a variety of careers working with international development agencies or governments in the developing world. A regional emphasis in Latin America, Asia, or Africa may be pursued. Research and field internships will be arranged with development agencies to give students work experience and exposure to job opportunities.

Program Learning Outcomes

In the course of their training, students become acquainted with the principal concerns and issues faced by developing countries-what are the goals, appropriate strategies, and technologies that best fit their unique circumstances and needs?

Please see the Economics, BA .

Foundation Courses (24 units):

Development Concentration Requirements

Required (8 units)

Complete the following:

Electives (12 Units)

Complete 12 units from the following:

ECON 283 - Economies of Asia
ECON 286 - Hist of Econ - Latin Amer
ECON 370 - International Economics
ECON 415 - Mathematics for Economists
ECON 424 - Internet Data Sources
ECON 465 - Law and Economics
ECON 471 - International Finance
ECON 476 - Nat Resource Econ & Dev Policy
ECON 477 - International Political Econ
Students may select additional courses from related fields such as statistics, sociology, regional politics and history, environmental studies, or from USF’s School of Management. Students may undertake an internship or complete a research project in which they demonstrate mastery of development economics.