Undergraduate Programs
Program Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the university general education requirements, for a bachelor of science in economics, students must complete selected courses from the requirements listed in the Student Catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Economics
The Bachelor of Science in Economics Program is designed for students seeking a technical program emphasizing quantitative analysis and real market skills that equate with successful career paths. George Mason University-RAK Campus is the only U.S. university in the region with a degree program in economics. Strong links between the university and the UAE business community ensure that graduates have excellent career opportunities in either government or the private sector.
Job Prospects
The Bachelor of Science in Economics Program is
especially appropriate to students seeking
rewarding careers in
- Government agencies
- Stock brokerage firms
- Marketing and data management organizations
- Financial institutions
- Insurance agencies
Program Curriculum
Sample Four-Year Schedule:
Freshman Year, First Semester (semester 1) CREDITS
ECON 103 3
ENGL 100 3
MATH 113 4
BIOL 103 4
TOTAL 14
Freshman Year, Second Semester (semester 2) CREDITS
ECON 104 3
COMM 100 3
MATH 114 4
BIOL 104 4
TOTAL 14
Sophomore Year, First Semester (semester 3) CREDITS
ECON 306 3
ENGL 201 3
HIST 125 3
IT 103 3
GOVT 132 3
TOTAL 15
Sophomore Year, Second Semester(semester 4) CREDITS
ECON 311 3
ARTH 101 3
OM 210 4
ECON 390 3
GOVT 322 3
TOTAL 16
Junior Year, First Semester (semester 5) CREDITS
ECON 345 3
ENGL 302 3
ECON 316 3
TOUR 200 3
OM 301 3
TOTAL 15
Junior Year, Second Semester (semester 6) CREDITS
ECON 420 3
HIST 282 3
ACCT 203 3
GEOG 325 3
BULE 302 3
TOTAL 15
Senior Year, First Semester (semester 7) CREDITS
ECON 412 3
ECON 380 3
ECON 320 3
ECON 309 3
TOUR 340 3
TOTAL 15
Senior Year, Second Semester (semester 8) CREDITS
ECON 372 3
ECON 360 3
GOVT 132 4
ARAB 325 3
PSYC 100 3
TOTAL 16
TOTAL CREDITS: 120 Phone + 971-7-221-0500
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