Graduate Curriculum Committee - zicklin : school of business - CUNY

ECO 97XX
Fundamentals of Macroeconomics
MBA Program Learning Goals:
Communication
Ethical Awareness
Quantitative Analysis
Course Learning Objectives:
In the completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Describe in detail the meaning of;
• National output and income and how economists use them.
• Fiscal and monetary policy and how they are used to manage the
economy.
• Economic equilibrium and how it is achieved
• Local government policy and International economic policies and how they
can work in unison or be in conflict.
2. Analyze the:
• Economic models of linkages across various aspects of the economy.
• Weighing accuracy, objectivity, and relevance of economic data being
applied to the situation being analyzed.
• Allocation of economic resources.
• Projected impact of suggested economic policies.
3. Effectively communicate through oral and written form your ideas and
arguments through:
• Discussing in class text readings or/relevant current events.
• Writing a compelling Research Paper incorporating an economic proposal.
4. Analyze and present views on the interaction of legal, social, and ethical
responsibilities of economic stewardship by both the central bank and those
business entities through which policy is implemented within the context of;
• Transparency of goals
• Transparency of conduct.
• Apparent and actual conflicts of interests.
• Delegation of authority.