Are you ready to take your basic understanding of how the contemporary world functions to the next level? International economics cannot explain the entirety of human behavior — but it sure explains a lot. The minor at Goshen College studying global economic issues is designed to give students a firm grasp of economist insights, economic theory, and economic analysis tools, regardless of your major.
International economics can help students understand everything from international politics and international organizations to why people migrate from one country to another and international relations. If you’re interested in learning more about world affairs and economic growth, pursuing a global economics minor may be an exciting option.
The study of international economics is not just about business. Truly grasping how the global economy works in a modern society starts with understanding geography, culture, and the natural world. At GC, our courses discuss international management issues, explore environmental issues, and examine societal problems alongside basic supply and demand models. Furthermore, our May term courses in China, Ecuador, and Spain offer a first-hand look at how goods are produced, and trades are made in various cultural contexts to help students develop critical thinking and professional development.
Students minoring in global economics will encounter class topics including globalization and international trade, economic development, intermediate macroeconomics, national income, environmental economics, the global economy, financial markets and institutions, and others. You’ll gain a global understanding of economic thought and a deep understanding of current economic issues.
With the help of professors and classmates, you’ll learn key concepts, methods, and tools used in economics while gaining a global perspective that future employers will value. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in international trade, business, economic development, or public policy, the global economics minor will give you the knowledge and skills to succeed in the private, nonprofit, or public sectors.
A global economics minor can open up a wide array of opportunities, and there is no time like the present to get started. Financial aid options are available.
Professor of Economics Jerrell Ross Richer ’85 has been at the forefront of revitalizing the global economics minor at Goshen College, infusing it with a focus on climate change and sustainability.
Jerrell Ross Richer teaches courses in economics and sustainability at Goshen College in Indiana. He also teaches Global Sustainability in the Collaborative MBA program
Dr. Tatevik Sekhposyan '01, an economics professor at Texas A&M University, investigates the nature of uncertainty in the macroeconomy.
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GC team’s ranking in the Student Case Competition at MEDA’s annual convention in 2012 and 2013
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Jon Geiser joined Goshen College because he wanted to teach business in a setting where he could have meaningful interaction with students due to a smaller class size.
Jon's storyJacob Yoder graduated from Goshen College with a history major and a global economics and international studies minor in 2014. Along with being a top student, he played on the GC men's soccer team for all four years.
Jacob's storySolongo Gonchigsuren is a 2016 accounting graduate with a TESOL minor from Mongolia. With the help of her professors and the educational setting at GC, Solongo is not only excelling, but also dreaming big.
Solongo's storyPaul '08 and Rebecca '08 Shetler Fast are dedicated to cross-cultural service for others.
Aritha Weerasinghe '18, an accounting major from Sri Lanka, played tennis and worked as a student accounting assistant in his free time. He hopes to start his own business someday.
Aritha's storyErrick McCollum graduated from GC in 2010 with a business degree. Since graduation, he has played basketball professionally for some of the top basketball teams in Greece and Israel, and is currently playing in Turkey.
Errick's storyJerrell Richer
Professor of Economics
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