ECON 490: Internship in Economics

Class Program
Credits 4 6
Catalog
Undergraduate
CIP Code
45.0601

An internship is a directed internship in law, business, government, economic consulting, or the non-profit sector to obtain pratical and applied business experience. While completing an internship is not a graduation requirement with a major in economics, gaining practical experience through the completion of an internship in an approvedwork-place is highly recommended. The course is available each 8-Week Term.

Course Outcomes

After successfully completing the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand and become aware of the industry and organizational structures, culture, and ethics.
  • Demonstrate understanding of these discipline’s principles as they apply to the goals and issues facing an organization.
  • With a critical eye, evaluate the use of economic analysis and methods in the organization and their limitations.
  • Demonstrate professional dispositions appropriate to the internship setting.
  • Develop awareness and appreciation of self, others, and social responsibility in work, career, and global context.
  • Demonstrate ability to apply economics knowledge and tools and the structure and function of the workplace, thereby developing and expanding their career options.