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The Applied Economics (AE) curriculum equips students to apply economic reasoning and tools to organizational decision-making. Combining a foundation in managerial economics with an emphasis on competitive strategy, the Applied Economics program encourages the integration of coursework with workplace experience. Focus areas include principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, international trade, economics for managers, statistics, forecasting, accounting, finance, and strategic management. The program is designed to be completed in 23 months.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Enhanced business decision-making skills, particularly as they relate to competitive challenges in the domestic and global economies.
• An understanding of quantitative and forecasting methodologies, that pertain to the application of competitive strategy.
• Knowledge of financial management techniques used in making business, operational, and investment decisions.
• An awareness of competitive analysis and techniques for positioning a firm to maximize its profitability, market share, and operational strength.
• Knowledge of approaches for designing and directing a firm’s strategy.
• An understanding of macroeconomic indicators which enables students to dissect and predict the business cycle.
• Knowledge of international trade and investment and the financial methods employed by multinational corporations.