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3.00 Credits
Beginning with a historical overview of prominent theories and approaches to development, the course analyzes specific topic areas in development studies (e.g., gender and development, sustainable development, youth and development, conflict and development, human capital formation, microfinance and empowerment, food security, HIV/AIDS and development, social capital and development, the problem of corruption) through the use of readings and case studies. The course concludes with a consideration of "transformational development" as an intentional, holistic methodology for identifying and developing effective development strategies. This course satisfies the College of Arts and Sciences Culminating Senior Experience (CSE) requirement. Prerequisites: ANTH 301, ECON 350, SOCI 409.
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2.00 Credits
Supervised experience and training in a private firm, government agency or financial institution, designed to demonstrate the application of the principles learned in the classroom to actual situations.
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1.00 Credits
Teaching Assistant
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3.00 Credits
The course entails an integration of principles from various fields of business and economics, with an emphasis on management decision-making and policy formation. It encompasses the integration of theory, methodology and analytical tools for the purpose of making decisions about the allocation of scarce resources in production and service sector organizations. Particular attention is paid to basic economic concepts in the areas of consumer behavior, production and cost, pricing and structure of the economy, environment, industries, and firms.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to develop a better understanding of the macroeconomic problems of developing countries, theories of economic development and methods and techniques needed to resolve problems, promote growth, and meet the needs of developing nations at national and global levels.
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1.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to develop a better understanding of the macroeconomic problems of developing countries, theories of economic development and methods and techniques needed to resolve problems, promote growth, and meet the needs of developing nations at national and global levels. This is the first of two parts.
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2.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to develop a better understanding of the macroeconomic problems of developing countries, theories of economic development and methods and techniques needed to resolve problems, promote growth, and meet the needs of developing nations at national and global levels. This is the second of two parts.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of accounting, finance, and economics necessary for the financial management of any organization. Students leave this course with a managerial command of these broad subject areas and are equipped to make organizational decisions based on the information received from financial reports and forecasting.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers foundational microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts and their practical application for the purpose of social transformation in the context of globalization, interdependence, and rapid technological change. Students will learn how the public, private, and social sectors can interact and integrate to fluidly reconcile traditional economic goals of growth and business profit with increased equity and a more just economy for all. Real world examples of co-productive collaborations among corporations, NGOs, entrepreneurial catalysts, impact investors, and other stakeholders will demonstrate the potential to develop scalable ecosystems that address market failures and deliver shared value to all participants.
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3.00 Credits
This is a course in the study of culture, and culture's relevance for development work. Communication, language, socio-political structures, economic systems, and religion will all be investigated with a view to helping students (1) find their roles as developers, (2) envision and implement change that is culturally appropriate, and (3) challenge local structures that are unjust or anti-Christian.
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