AB Major in Economics and BS in Legal Management
Degree Codes: Program- ABEC2 Plan – AB-ECO/LGL
This program combines the disciplines of economics and legal management to equip students with the skills to understand and apply economic theory to real world problems and appreciate the complementarities of economics and the law especially in understanding the interaction between economic systems and the legal environment. The program is designed for students who prefer a multidisciplinary approach to economics. It is for those who are keen in understanding how economic analysis is relevant in explaining and resolving pressing economic issues of social importance. Students are expected to: understand the importance of formal economic and econometric modeling frameworks and strategies emphasizing on the increasingly dominant role of mathematics and logic, achieve effective communication in conveying the essential aspects of economic policy and its implications through applied research, develop problem solving skills needed for business and integrate the core La Sallian values to transform oneself into a vital resource for God and country. This program provides a good preparatory environment for students who seek to further studies in law by equipping them with the essentials of economic reasoning and the facility of the legal language.
It takes 13 trimesters to finish the program. To successfully complete the program, students should be able to hurdle 234 units of formal academic coursework as well as comply with the academic requirements set by the two departments. Aside from this academic requirement, students will take up 12 units of non-academic subjects mainly in the interest of enabling a wholistic student development. Students in this program need to write two independent theses that conform with standards prescribed by each department. Students are also required to undertake practicum work in any private corporation or government entity and must demonstrate research ability by writing a research paper. Three course electives in economics designed for those who belong to the applied economics track as well as specialized legal management elective courses are required.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Bachelor of Arts major in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Legal Management
Updated: July 24, 2013