Learning Goals
Undergraduate Program in Environmental and Business Economics - EBE
Learning goals of the major:
- a foundation in the principles of economics
- a knowledge of practical economic & analytical problem-solving techniques including the use of computer tools and applications
- an ability to apply economic concepts to the analysis of public & private policy issues
- an understanding of the institutional factors that underlie & influence policy decisions.
- an understanding of fundamental management concepts
- the capacity to understand sound financial and accounting principles
On completion of the learning goals, graduates from this program will have attained the ability to:
- utilize and explain core economic, management, financial and accounting concepts
- apply economic theories and concepts to contemporary social issues, as well as the formulation of policy
- demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills
- recognize the role of ethical values in economic decisions
- demonstrate critical and effective communication skills