Bachelor of Science in Economics

Curriculum

The BS Economics curriculum consists of 138 units which can be completed in four years or eight semesters:

Foundation Courses (16 units)

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

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

Core Courses (32 units)

The core courses introduce essential economic concepts, tools, and theories that form the foundation for understanding specialized Economics courses.

CODE

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

UNITS

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

Major Courses (33 units)

The major courses introduce students to different fields in economics.

CODE

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

UNITS

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

Elective courses (21 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.

CODE

TITLE

DESCRIPTION

UNITS

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

Other required courses

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.