If you are interested in how economic theory influences public policy, you may want to consider a minor in political economy. It is a great complement to any area of study.
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If you are interested in how economic theory influences public policy, you may want to consider a minor in political economy. It is a great complement to any area of study.
The political economy curriculum exposes you to political and economic philosophies and to the consequences of specific public policies.
You must complete a total of 24 credits, including 12 in the following required courses:
An additional 12 credits of upper-division work is required, 6 of which should be in economics and 6 in politics and government.
Are you interested in political systems, passionate about advocating for important issues, or considering a career in government? At UHart, you won’t just study government and policy—you’ll learn how to shape and transform it.
Tailor your degree in international studies to your interests by focusing on global security or global development. You can also expand your global perspective with a double major in politics and government or economics, or a minor in one of the modern languages.
Our economics program prepares you for a wide variety of careers in governmental and nonprofit organizations, business, law, public administration, and foreign services.