Global Economics Certificate
This certificate program
offers an enriched study for students interested in understanding the
emerging global economy. The certificate, which is part of the
university`s Global Studies Associate Program, requires language
training, training in related disciplines, intensive work in
international economics and economic development, and participation in
the activities of the Rutgers Global Program, as well as
completion of a major in economics, to provide a broad
interdisciplinary view.
The certificate program offers
excellent preparation for students planning a career in international
business or finance or in international public service, and an
excellent base for graduate study in economics, business, or law.
Requirements
1. This program is open only to economics majors.
2. Students must submit a written application to be approved by the
economics department`s adviser on global studies (who is appointed by
the department chair).
3. Students must complete all economics major requirements subject to the following restrictions:
a. Two courses in international economics (300 and 335 300 and 336, or 335 and 336).
b. Two courses with an emphasis on the economic development of other
nations, including Economic Development (339), European Economic
History (343), Economics of Latin America (346), Economics of India
(357), Economics of Japan (358), Economics of Asia (359), Comparative
Economic Systems (362), and Eco-nomics of the USSR and Russia (378).
This list may be revised; students should check with the economics
adviser on global studies for the most up-to-date list.
4. The student must complete all of the requirements set up by the Global Program, including:
a. An international experience (study abroad, work with an
international firm or public agency, or some other activity that
significantly enriches the classroom experience) approved in advance by
the economics adviser on global studies.
b. A
minimum of six 3-credit courses of an international character in the
following related departments: anthro- pology, history, political
science, psychology, and sociology. At least three courses must be in
one de- partment; all must have a global emphasis and be approved in
advance by the economics adviser on global studies.
c. Demonstrated proficiency in a relevant foreign language, defined as
qualifying for a 300-level course in that language.
d. Participation in extracurricular global programs events.
e. Participation in an interdisciplinary "exit seminar" for all global programs certificate students.