The primary objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and International Affairs are to provide students with:-a detailed understanding of economic theory and practice in the contemporary world;-an understanding of the global, interdependent, and multicultural environment in which they live; and-a set of quantitative and qualitative analytical skills centered around policy-oriented issue areas in economics and international affairs. These skills will provide graduates with the capabilities to engage in strategic planning and analysis efforts in economic and international contexts.