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Students choosing an Economics major with an International Economics focus must fulfill degree requirements and complete the specified courses (which may also count toward degree requirements). Additionally, participants in this program must engage in an authentic international experience (like a study abroad program or internship) and achieve foreign language proficiency up to the civilization course level, including all prerequisite coursework.
As an economics student at JMU, you'll build a strong grounding in economic principles and policies that opens doors to diverse career paths such as financial services, market research, policy analysis, media relations, and government work. Our program cultivates essential abilities in analytical reasoning, investigative methods, written communication, and data interpretation. We prioritize cultivating a mindset of continuous education, vital for navigating today's rapidly evolving worldwide markets.
Within JMU's acclaimed College of Business, the economics program promotes comprehension and respect for economic frameworks and their connections to other social disciplines. The curriculum establishes a conceptual base for grasping economic concepts and decision-making while emphasizing creative problem-solving, open exploration, and sustained intellectual growth. This approach equips graduates with the economic knowledge required to address the complexities of our fast-changing global landscape.