Purpose:

The Certificate in International Economics is an undergraduate certificate program which is designed to provide international economics education for students, both business and non-business majors, desiring to enter the workplace in a changing global society and interconnected world. Specifically, students who successfully complete this 12 semester credit hours (SCH) certificate will gain an understanding of important global and international issues, pursue careers related to international trade, finance and business, with a particular emphasis on the Latin American region. The program is designed for both current undergraduate students enrolled at Texas A&M International University as well as a “stand-alone” certificate for professionals and non-business students.

Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to:

1. Comprehend specialized terms and knowledge in international economics.
2. Have a working knowledge and be able to use basic international economics tools to analyze implications of different international economic policies.
3. Analyze and evaluate international economic theories and their applications to business decision making in a global setting. 
4. Assume positions in industry requiring knowledge and skills in international economics. 

Criteria for Earning the Certificate

Students must complete four courses in the program with at least a “C” in each of the four courses outlined in the table below. All courses are 3 semester credit hours (SCH). 

Administration of the Certificate

The Certificate in International Economics is administrated by the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business and the Dean of the College is responsible for the oversight of the program.

For more information, contact:

• ARSSB Undergraduate Advisors
956-326-2480
ARSSB_UG@tamiu.edu

Criteria for Earning the Certificate

Students must complete the four courses in the program with at least a “C” in each of the four courses. 

Criteria for Admission

The certificate is designed as a “stand-alone” credential and the certificate is also intended to be “stackable” with an undergraduate degree at Texas A&M International University. A total of 12 SCHs i.e. four courses will be required for the completion of this certificate program. This program can be completed without any additional prerequisites. For certificate admission applicants who are current undergraduate students at Texas A&M International University, both business majors and non-majors, they must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Certificate admission applicants who are not current undergraduate students at Texas A&M International University will be granted admission on a case-by-case basis, pending an assessment of their capabilities for successfully completing the certificate program.

Students interested in pursuing the Certificate in International Economics must complete the appropriate form with the School of Business as soon as possible, but no less than two semesters before completion of their degree. The School of Business and the Office of the University Registrar will provide the documentation certifying the completion of the certificate.