The BS Economics curriculum consists of 138 units which can be completed in four years or eight semesters:
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The foundation courses aim to sharpen students’ skills in communication, mathematics, and statistics, which are essential for the study of economics.
CODE | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | UNITS |
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BA 99.1 | Fundamental Accounting Theory and Practice I | Fundamental accounting theory and terminology with reference to accounting practice and management's use of accounting data | 3 units |
Comm 12 | Technical Communication | Foundations of technical communication with emphasis on effective writing and presentation of scientific/academic papers | 3 units |
Math 50 | Applied Calculus | Limits, continuity; derivatives of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions; applications of derivatives; related rates; differentials; extrema of functions; indeterminate forms; curve sketching; optimization; indefinite integrals; definite integrals | 4 units |
Stat 102 | Statistical Methods in Research | Types of research methodologies; levels of measurement; data collection, organization, presentation, and description; estimation; hypotheses testing; correlation analysis; linear regression analysis | 3 units |
The core courses introduce essential economic concepts, tools, and theories that form the foundation for understanding specialized Economics courses.
CODE | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | UNITS |
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Econ 11 | Introductory Economics | 3 units | |
Econ 101 | Macroeconomics | Examination of economic activities of households, firms and the government and their impact on the overall economy and government policy directions | 3 units |
Econ 102 | Microeconomics | Behavior of the consumer, the firm, the industry; allocation of resources | 3 units |
Econ 106 | Elements of Mathematical Economics | Mathematical tools, theories, and techniques used in economic models (optimization, derivation, equilibrium) | 3 units |
Econ 109 | History of Economic Doctrines | Survey of the development of economic analysis and doctrines | 3 units |
Econ 115 | Philippine Economic History | Economic change in the Philippines, with emphasis on conditions since 1900 | 3 units |
Econ 121 | Money and Banking | Theory and policy problems concerning money, credit, and financial institutions | 3 units |
Econ 131 | Econometrics | Representation of economic phenomenon in terms of elementary mathematical and statistical models | 4 units |
Econ 196 | Undergraduate Research Seminar | Introductory seminar to academic research | 3 units |
Econ 199.1 | Economics Research I | Methods and approaches in economics research; preparation of a research proposal | 3 units |
Econ 199.2 | Economics Research II | Conduct of economics research project; data collection and analysis; research results presentation; writing of economics research | 3 units |
The major courses introduce students to different fields in economics.
CODE | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | UNITS |
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Econ 141 | International Economics | Economic analysis of economic incentives, causes, and consequences of international trade | 3 units |
Econ 151 | Public Economics | Market failure; collective choice; theory of government expenditures and taxation | 3 units |
Econ 153 | Benefit-Cost Analysis | Market, financial and technical appraisal of a project | 3 units |
Econ 154 | Introduction to Impact Assessment | Concepts, principles, methods, and approaches to assessing effects of programs, policies, or interventions | 3 units |
Econ 155 | Economics of Regulation | Use of economic theories to analyze economic regulation | 3 units |
Econ 170 | Environmental Economics | Economic theories and methods used in analyzing policies related to the environment | 3 units |
Econ 171 | Economics of Agriculture | Application of economic theory on agricultural production, marketing, profit maximization and agricultural policies | 3 units |
Econ 181 | Labor Economics | Determinants of wage levels and wage structure; employment; non-wage aspects of employment; aspects of human capital theory | 3 units |
Econ 183 | Demographic Economics | Examination of various economics and social causes and consequences of population change in a domestic and international context | 3 units |
Econ 191 | Development Economics | Theories and problems of growth and development; survey of low-income and high-income countries | 3 units |
Econ 192 | Economic Analysis of Poverty and Inequality | Analysis of poverty trends and inequality using economic frameworks, and analysis of policies to address poverty and inequality | 3 units |
Students can take as electives Economics courses that are not classified as core or major courses, or courses numbered 100 and above from any discipline (such as Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Literature, Media Arts, and Management). Students may opt to use their 21 units of elective courses to earn a minor from among the approved minor areas offered in UP Tacloban College.
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Econ 176 | Economics of Climate Change and Disasters | Understanding climate change and disasters from an economic standpoint | 3 units |
Econ 178 | Energy Economics | Application of economic theories on the energy sector and understanding energy policy issues | 3 units |
BS Economics students must also complete 12 units of General Education courses, the legislated PI 100 course (The Life and Works of Rizal), as well as four Physical Education courses and two National Service Training Program courses.
