Program Lead: Dr. Ali Aljamal
Program E-mail: Business@auk.edu.kw

Economics Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the AUK degree in Economics, the student will be able to:

• Critically assess the target economic market by utilizing the skills learned in microeconomics and macroeconomics, such as being able to determine the biological and physical impact variables on economies, identify correlative factors within the market, and distinguish empirical statistical data findings from normative results.
• Acquire analytical skills such as comparative advantage and exchange to identify efficient market resource allocation as well as acquire the ability to determine the opportunity cost of alternatives and to compare static data analyses.
• Professionally present an interpretation and analyses of economic data and markets.
• Demonstrate the understanding of basic technical skills when organizing and analyzing statistical data and presenting visual information.

Admission to the Program:

• Students should apply and be approved for formal admission into the degree program (or Major) by the second semester of the sophomore or second year.
• Students must have completed STAT 201 with a grade of "C" or better.

University Degree Requirements (120 credit hours)
To receive a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics, students must complete at least 120 credit hours:

• General Education Requirements (45)
• Core Requirements (36)
• Economics Electives (15)
• Free Electives (24)

General Education Requirements (45 credit hours)
Students who plan on a BBA degree in Economics are advised that they need to complete the following General Education Requirement courses. These courses are prerequisites for many Economics courses and must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Economics Core Requirements (36 credit hours)
Students must take the following 12 Core Courses (36 credit hours):

Students are required to complete a minimum of 39 credit hours of upper level courses (300-level and above) at AUK of which at least 18 credit hours need to be taken in the major depending on the stipulations of each program. Of the 39 credit hours of upper level courses, 27 credit hours should be in residence at AUK.

Economics Electives (15 credit hours)
Students are encouraged to choose in consultation with their Academic Advisor 5 courses (15 credit hours) from the following areas: SBSA, ENTR, FINC, HIST, PLSC and others that may fit the student career objectives if approved by the advisor.

Free Electives (24 credit hours)
Choose 8 courses (24 credit hours) in consultation with the Academic Advisor.