INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR
STUDENTS
Communications – Be able to:
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speak, read, write, and listen effectively,
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answer questions extemporaneously and
understandably in both oral and written contexts,
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prepare and deliver information to professionals
as well as the general public,
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use internet communications effectively.
Computers – Be able to:
- use basic word processing, spreadsheet,
database, and presentation software,
- use a computer to effectively organize and
analyze information.
Decision Making/Problem Solving – Be able to:
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work effectively in defining and solving
economic problems, both in individual and team
situations,
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understand the humane, ethical, legal, and
environmental dimensions of complex problems,
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obtain, summarize, analyze, and interpret
research data,
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define a problem, distinguish verifiable facts
from value claims, determine the accuracy of
information or statements, identify assumptions,
detect bias, and distinguish information that is
relevant from that which is not,
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establish priorities and complete tasks in a
timely fashion.
Human Relations – Be able to:
- accept and respect the opinions and beliefs of
others,
- demonstrate effective interpersonal skills,
- understand and have confidence in oneself,
- understand global/international aspects of human
relations.
Disciplinary Outcomes – Be able to:
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"think like economists," i.e., possess skills
that prepare them for a wide range of careers in
business and government, as well as further graduate
or professional education in areas such as the
various fields of economics, law, and business.
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use logic and chains of deductive reasoning in
conjunction with economic models such as supply and
demand, marginal analysis, benefit-cost phenomena,
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identify tradeoffs in the context of
constraints, especially those that are economic in
nature,
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distinguish positive (what is) from normative
(what is believed should be) analysis,
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trace the behavioral implications of economic
change while abstracting from other aspects of
reality, and explore consequences of aggregation
(e.g., the fallacy of composition),
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describe the re-distributive implications of
changes in economic institutions and policies and
collect data to evaluate and refine one’s
understanding of the economy,
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test alternative hypotheses about how
individuals and firms make economic choices and how
the economic system works,
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interpret financial statements, calculate profit
(or loss) and return on investment, and construct
budgets and plans,
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understand the process of implementing economic
policies and their economic impacts,
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interpret economic impacts of laws and
regulations,
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understand different types of market
organization and corresponding appropriate
competitive strategies,
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understand the global interdependence of
economics and economic concepts associated with
trade.
Career/Placement – Be able to:
- obtain meaningful, desired employment, both
temporary and permanent,
- successfully pursue advanced study,
- succeed in one’s chosen profession.
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