圣約翰大學

The continuing volatility of the world's economies has created a growing need by industries across-the-board for informed economic analyses to aid them in making sound business decisions. Economists help oil the wheels of society by monitoring trends, evaluating the distribution of goods and services and developing forecasts on such vital issues as interest and exchange rates, inflation, consumer demand, energy costs, employment levels and taxes. In addition, given the unprecedented importance of economic decisions, the need for secondary school economics is also intensifying.

Career Outcomes

The program will prepare graduates who:

Demonstrate the ability to apply the competencies of the discipline.

• Describe business cycles and identify reasons for business fluctuations.
• Identify economic measures and describe reasons for changes in the economy.
• Describe and illustrate market influences on business strategies.
• Identify the implications of a global economy.

Demonstrate recognition and understanding of broad business competencies.

• Describe the financial reporting process and how accounting systems control business operations.
• Describe the importance of economic analysis on the global and national economy.
• Recognize market needs and develop new markets.
• Apply management and human resources development theories to human resource issues and organizational problems.
• Use office productivity software (data bases, presentation graphics, word processing, spread sheets, and Internet research) effectively and efficiently.

Apply business knowledge, skills, and values effectively in a variety of settings.

• Conduct research using primary and secondary sources.
• Write cohesively organized material with consistently correct grammar and mechanics in a style appropriate to the issue.
• Deliver effective presentations that engage the entire audience.
• Communicate and exchange information within a meaningful context and with appropriate delivery so that it is understood by individuals with diverse capabilities and interests.
• Motivate individuals and groups to achieve results.
• Demonstrate capability to give and receive appropriate feedback in a team situation.
• Link data, knowledge, and insight from various disciplines to provide information for decision-making.
• Describe the effects of technology on the broader business environment and determine how new technologies should best be incorporated into organizations.

Demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibility, ethical obligations and social awareness.

• Identify the ethical considerations and legal ramifications of a business decision and propose a course of action for individuals and firms.
• Describe the appropriate action to take in an ethically ambiguous situation.
• Identify local, national and global current events and understand their ethical impact on society and business.
• Describe how an individual or a firm maintains a reputation for excellence in the performance of responsibilities.

Appreciate the Vincentian value of service.

• Complete a service-learning project and/or demonstrate involvement in community or charitable service.
• Participate in experiential learning projects.