Where Global Interdependence Meets Data-Driven Insight

The international economics concentration at Emmanuel explores the flow of goods, services and financial capital across borders, as well as the complex forces that shape those movements.

You’ll examine the economic relationships between nations through courses that explore trade theory, global finance, international policy and economic development. From analyzing exchange rates and interest rates to understanding the politics of international agreements, you’ll gain insight into how global markets function and how they affect local economies, businesses and communities.

Emmanuel’s location in Boston, a center for international finance, diplomacy, and nonprofit work, offers opportunities for internships and hands-on learning with global organizations. Whether you’re preparing for a career in economics, finance, international business or policy, you’ll graduate with the critical thinking, data fluency and global perspective to lead in a connected world.

The Curriculum

View the 2024-2025 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.

Requirements for a B.A. in Economics with a Concentration in International Economics: 

In addition to courses required for the economics major, students take 12 credits from courses listed below. 

  • ECON2113 Politics of International Economic Relations (SS)
  • ECON2203/FINAN2203 Economic Development (SA) (SS)
  • ECON3103/FINAN3103 International Economics and Finance
  • ECON3105/FINAN3105 Money and Financial Markets

 At the completion of the International Economics Concentration, students will:

  1. Demonstrate critical thinking using economic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  2. Communicate effectively: in written, oral and graphical formats, using concepts and analytical tools economics.
  3. Have lifelong learning skills, including how to locate and use primary data, how to understand and evaluate current events and new ideas.