Political Economy Majors and Minors
Political Economy Major
Consists of 36 credits to include the following:
Introductory Core
- POE-100 Essentials of American Government
or - POE-241 Introduction to Public Policy
- POE-250 Introduction to Political Philosophy
- POE-263 Introduction to Political Economy
- POE-299 Evidence, Proof, and Knowledge
Electives
Other courses focusing on either economics, politics, or both depending on student interest.
Capstone
International Political Economy Major
Consists of 36 credits plus a foreign language requirement and includes the following:
Introductory Core
- POE-120 International Politics
- POE-250 Introduction to Political Philosophy
- POE-263 Introduction to Political Economy
- POE-299 Evidence, Proof, and Knowledge
International Political Economy
- POE-260 Introduction to Comparative
Politics
or - POE-321 Comparative Economics
- POE-302 Economic Development
or - POE-351 Politics in Developing Countries
- POE-376 International Economics
or - POE-380 International Political Economy
Electives
Other courses focusing on either economics, politics, or both depending on student interest.
Capstone
Foreign Language Requirement
Students pursuing a major in International Political Economy must demonstrate a competence in one foreign language at the intermediate level. Competence will be measured by successful completion of two intermediate level college semester courses in a foreign language or by passing a standardized intermediate level foreign language examination.
Senior Thesis
Students who plan to enter graduate school or law school are encouraged to write a senior thesis. The thesis topic, definition of terms, method of analysis and bibliography must be carefully worked out and approved by the Department at the conclusion of the junior year and successful completion of POE-299. During the senior year, students writing a thesis will enroll in POE-480. During the senior year, students writing a thesis will enroll in POE-480, which partially fulfills the 400-level seminar requirement.
Business-International Political Economy Major
As a joint program between the Business and Politics & Economics departments, this major combines two areas of related significance in a world of increasing economic globalization. This major serves students interested in preparing for careers in international business, government, or development (or further graduate work in Business or International Studies). Students pursing this major benefit by graduating with the applied skills and knowledge used in business and organizational environments in addition to an analytical understanding of international political and economic life.
PrerequisitesRequired Courses
The Business-International Political Economy major consists of 39 credits plus the foreign language requirement and includes the following:
- POE-263 Introduction to Political Economy
or
POE-271 Principles of Microeconomics and POE-272 Principles of Macroeconomics - All of the following required courses:
- ACC-221 Financial Accounting
- ACC-222 Managerial Accounting
- BUS-330 Principles of Finance
- BUS-357 Organizational Behavior
- BUS-360 Principles of Marketing
- BUS-391 Legal Environment of Business
- POE-120 International Politics
- Nine credits chosen from:
Capstone Requirement
Students must satisfy a three-credit capstone requirement in one of three ways: (1) complete BUS-459, Policy Studies (3 credits); (2) POE-499, Senior Seminar: International Political Economy (3 credits); or (3) through a three-credit internationally-oriented internship experience completed in the final semester of the student's Business-International Political Economy program and pre-approved by the student's major advisors from each of the Business and Political Economy departments. Students pursuing the internship option must enroll in three credits of BUS-497, Internship or POE-497, Internship. BUS-494, Independent Study and POE-494, Independent Study cannot be substituted to satisfy the capstone requirement.
Foreign Language Requirement
Students pursuing this joint major must demonstrate a competence in one foreign language at the intermediate level. Competence will be measured by successful completion of two intermediate level college semester courses in a foreign language or by passing a standardized intermediate level foreign language examination.
Politics and Economics Minor
Consists of 21 credits.
Introductory Core
- POE-100 Essentials of American Government
or - POE-241 Introduction to Public Policy
- POE-250 Introduction to Political Philosophy
- POE-263 Introduction to Political Economy
- POE-299 Evidence, Proof, and Knowledge
Electives
Other courses focusing on either economics, politics, or both depending on the students interests.
Senior Capstone
International Political Economy Minor
Consists of 21 credits, 16 of which must be selected from the following courses:
- POE-120 International Politics
or - POE-260 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POE-263 Introduction to Political Economy
- POE-299 Evidence, Proof, and Knowledge
- POE-380 International Political Economy
- POE-499 Senior Seminar
Electives
Other courses focusing on either economics, politics, or both depending on the student's interests.