第一篇:在澤維爾大學教育工作者訪華團歡迎辭
在澤維爾大學教育工作者訪華團
歡迎儀式上的講話
黃岡師范學院 校長 陳興榮
2015年6月1日
尊敬的各位來賓,女士們,先生們,朋友們:
上午好!
今天是“六〃一”國際兒童節(jié),我了解到來訪的美國朋友中有既有從事高等教育的教授和專家,也有從事兒童教育工作的校長或老師,首先我想借此機會,和大家一起,祝天下的孩子們——我們的未來——節(jié)日快樂!
今天在這里,見到來自美國路易斯安那州高等教育和基礎教育界的各位同仁,我感到非常的高興。請允許我代表黃岡師范學院對各位同仁的到來,表示最熱烈的歡迎!
湖北省位于中國的中部,具有承東啟西、接南納北的區(qū)位優(yōu)勢,素有“九省通衢”之美稱。省會武漢市位于長江、漢水交匯之處,曾被譽為“東方芝加哥”。
我們學校所在地——黃岡市,地處湖北東部、大別山南麓、長江中游北岸,版圖面積1.74萬平方公里,總人口750萬,有2000多年的城市建置歷史。黃岡自然人文交相輝映,歷史文化名人有:宋代活字印刷術發(fā)明人畢升,明代醫(yī)圣李時珍,現(xiàn)代地質科學家李四光等,他們?yōu)橹腥A民族乃至世界歷史發(fā)展作出了重要貢獻。黃岡依山帶水,風光秀麗。大別山巍峨磅礴、天工巧奪,連綿境內數(shù)百里,堪與泰山、廬山媲美。黃岡名賢咸至,勝跡如云。蘇軾在此成就其文學巔峰,黃梅戲在此發(fā)源。
我們學?!S岡師范學院,前身是創(chuàng)建于1905年的“黃州府師范學堂”,至今已有一百余年的辦學歷史;現(xiàn)有教師1000余人,學生1.8萬人,開展研究生和本科生教育;現(xiàn)有三個校區(qū),校園面積2000余畝,建筑面積超過70萬平方米;現(xiàn)有5個省級重點學科、2個省級重點實驗室、1個省級協(xié)同創(chuàng)新中心等研究和服務平臺;學校與美國、英國等20多個國家和地區(qū)的有關高校與機構建立了穩(wěn)定的交流合作關系,與多所大學開展國際合作辦學。
積極開展國際交流與合作是我校事業(yè)發(fā)展的重要方向,我們十分重視這項工作。我希望借此機會,增進黃岡師范學院和包括美國澤維爾大學、迪拉德大學在內的美國高等教育機構之間的了解和溝通,并在此基礎上開展人員交流、學術交流、項目合作等,共同提升我們教育和研究的質量和水平。
各位朋友,黃岡有獨特的歷史文化和風土人情,山川秀美,旅游資源也非常豐富。我希望大家有機會一定再來黃岡。只要大家愿意,黃岡隨時都歡迎你們再次到來。
最后,祝各位朋友在黃岡期間身體健康,工作愉快!謝謝大家!
Our school is located-Huanggang City, located in the Eastern Hubei, Dabie Mountains in the south, the middle reaches of the Yangtze River on the north shore of the, the layout area of 1.74 million square kilometers, with a total population of 750 million, 2000 years of establishment of urban history.Made an important contribution to the Huanggang natural human add radiance and beauty to each other, historical and cultural celebrities: Song Dynasty printing inventor Bi Sheng, Li Shizhen of Ming Dynasty, modern geologist Li Siguang, they the historical development of the Chinese nation and the whole world.Be situated at the foot of a hill and beside a stream
The Dabie Mountains towering majestic, Gongqiao days away, the territory stretches hundreds of miles, comparable to Taishan, Mount Lu.Dabie mountains towering majestic, day books, in a series of hundreds of miles, almost comparable to mount tai, lushan mountain.Our school--Huanggang Normal College, the predecessor is founded in 1905 “Huangzhou normal school”, has more than 100 years of school history;existing teachers more than 1000 people, 18000 students, to carry out graduate and undergraduate education;three of the existing campus, campus area of 2000 mu, building area of more than 70 million square meters;existing 5 provincial-level key disciplines, 2 provincial key laboratories, 1 provincial Collaborative Innovation Center Research and service platform;school and the United States, Britain and other more than 20 countries and regions of the colleges and universities and institutions established stable cooperation relationship, and many universities to carry out international cooperation in running schools.
第二篇:美國澤維爾大學吉娜教授來我校講學
美國澤維爾大學吉娜教授來我校講學
11月13日上午9點,美國澤維爾大學蒙特梭利教育培訓中心主任吉娜教授應邀在我校學術報告廳作了題為《蒙特梭利教育——一場新對話》的專題報告。教育科學學院院長陳國維、國際交流與合作處副處長陳新及我院學前教育專業(yè)部分師生到場聆聽了報告。
吉娜教授從幼兒、教師和環(huán)境三個蒙氏教育的基本要素介紹了蒙特梭利教育的基本理念,其中最主要的是順應孩子自身的發(fā)展、創(chuàng)設適宜的環(huán)境和激發(fā)孩子的創(chuàng)造性,讓孩子通過自己的探索來了解周圍的世界——環(huán)境、教具、教師、幼兒之間的互動構成一個完整的教學體系。吉娜教授強調教師的作用最主要的不是教給孩子固定的知識,而是為幼兒創(chuàng)設一個寬松、自由發(fā)展的環(huán)境。蒙氏教育中的環(huán)境是一個奇異的空間,每一間蒙氏教室對于任何一個孩子來說,就像是一塊性能優(yōu)越的磁鐵,充滿了無限的吸引力。她指出,教師必須注意為兒童設置一個適當?shù)氖澜绾鸵粋€適當?shù)沫h(huán)境。
隨后,參會師生就蒙氏教育的相關問題與吉娜教授進行了互動交流,吉娜教授認真地解答了大家的疑惑,現(xiàn)場氣氛活躍,我院師生受益匪淺。
最后,陳國維院長對吉娜教授的精彩報告作了總結點評,并給予了高度評價。他指出,吉娜教授生動、幽默、精彩的報告,使我們充分感受到了西方國家關于蒙特梭利教育的無限魅力,從源頭上理解了蒙特梭利教育的理念。希望學前教育專業(yè)的全體師生,關注蒙特梭利教育,在實踐教學中以幼兒發(fā)展為本,未來做一名合格的幼兒教師。
投稿人:沈光天
教育科學學院辦公室
2012年11月14日
第三篇:威斯康辛大學普拉特維爾分校好不好(范文)
威斯康辛大學普拉特維爾分校好不好
360教育集團稱,威斯康星大學普拉特維爾分校(University of Wisconsin-Platteville)是一所規(guī)模比較大而且有著全面教育的公立學校,隸屬于威斯康星大學系統(tǒng)。普拉特維爾分校建校于1866年,是一座有著悠久的歷史的高等學府。學校坐落于美國威斯康星州的普拉特維爾市,占地820英畝。
威斯康星大學普拉特維爾分校專業(yè)設置全面,具有頒發(fā)學士學位和碩士學位的資質。該校由工程、數(shù)學和科學,商業(yè)、工業(yè)、生命科學和農業(yè),人文教育三個學院組成。該校還有研究院學院和遠程教育中心。
威斯康星大學普拉特維爾校區(qū)起始于1866年的普拉特維爾師范學院。在1959年與普拉特維爾市的威斯康星工學院合并。在1971年正式納入威斯康星州大學體制(University of Wisconsin System)中成為了威斯康星州的13所州立大學之一并正式定名為威斯康星大學普拉特維爾分校。
中文名:威斯康星大學普拉特維爾分校
英文名:University of Wisconsin-Platteville 簡 稱UW–Platteville
創(chuàng)辦時間:1866年
韋伯麥特里克斯網(Webometrics)世界大學排名webometrics 1611
2014美國中西部地區(qū)最好的公立大學(Top Public Schools Regional Universities(Midwest))評比中, 美國最具權威的U.S News and World Report將威斯康星大學普拉特維爾分校評為第21位.2014 美國中西部最佳大學(Regional University(Midwest))評比中排名第72位.2014年U.S News and World Report將威斯康星大學普拉特維爾分校評為全美國最好的工程類本科大學(Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs(no PhD Schools))第64位.本科:41個專業(yè);77個輔修;
師生比例:1:25
入學要求:本科雅思5.5分
第四篇:意莉維爾企業(yè)大學管理培訓班董事長致辭
意莉維爾企業(yè)大學管理培訓班董事長致辭
各位意莉維爾的家人們: 大家好!
今天,天朗氣清、惠風和暢。意莉維爾企業(yè)大學可謂少長咸集、群賢畢至。
我謹代表意莉維爾企業(yè)大學,感謝為本次管理培訓班的開課做出貢獻的工作人員;并向各位在繁忙的工作中抽時間參加培訓的各位家人表示熱烈的歡迎。
意莉維爾大家庭和我本人都對這次的培訓都寄予厚望,諸位無論是來自總部、門店還是工廠,都是意莉維爾精挑細選,表現(xiàn)出類拔萃的人才。希望你們通過這次系統(tǒng)培訓,能夠成長為更加出色的精英,為意莉維爾的發(fā)展做出貢獻。
十幾年來,意莉維爾不斷尋求優(yōu)秀人才,建設意莉維爾“家人文化”,才能從一家蛋糕門店發(fā)展到銷售額超一個億的食品有限公司;才能從員工只有個位數(shù)的門店發(fā)展成今天擁有500多位員工的食品連鎖品牌。意莉維爾的愿景是成為一家華人喜愛,社會尊重的幸福企業(yè)。在目前市場競爭日趨激烈的形勢下,要想繼續(xù)保持競爭優(yōu)勢和市場的擴張能力,我們必須加強隊伍的基礎建設,我們的管理人員也就必須能挑起隊伍建設重擔。
十九世紀初,烘焙技術傳到了中國。最初制品品種簡單,產量低,生產周期長。改革開放前,中國連面包的生產都不普及,只集中在大中城市。改革開放后,中國烘焙行業(yè)突飛猛進,現(xiàn)已遍及城鄉(xiāng)各地,品種繁多,花色各異。產品質量不斷提高,生產設備日益更新,新的原材料層出不窮。
烘焙食品行業(yè)在中國已基本形成了以獨資、合資、國有、民營和其他業(yè)務系統(tǒng)兼具的格局。隨著中國經濟的進一步發(fā)展,消費者對烘焙食品需求日益呈現(xiàn)出高品位化,高質量化,這給烘焙企業(yè)未來發(fā)展提出了更高的要求。
以前,大街小巷少有烘培店,人們購買蛋糕的金額少,品種也不多。但近幾年,烘培店如雨后春筍般在各大中小城市出現(xiàn)。有數(shù)據(jù)顯示,中國內地平均15萬人消費一家烘焙店,同等條件下,中國人均數(shù)據(jù)遠不如香港、韓國、日本等地區(qū),烘焙業(yè)的潛力不容忽視。
數(shù)據(jù)統(tǒng)計顯示,2008年至今,國內的烘焙食品行業(yè)銷售收入年均增長都在30%左右,速度驚人。從區(qū)域來看,烘焙食品在三、四線城市以及農村市場的滲透正在加劇,面包等烘焙食品逐漸成為我國居民的早餐主食之一。從年齡層來看,消費群體在擴大,從小孩到老年人都有覆蓋。據(jù)統(tǒng)計,2017年我國烘焙食品行業(yè)銷售收入超過4600億元。
中國烘焙食品行業(yè)特點是企業(yè)眾多但規(guī)模普遍較小。但中國巨大的人口,蘊含著非常強的烘焙食品消費潛力。垂涎于國內巨大的烘焙市場,諸多外來烘焙連鎖品牌已在國內紛紛布局、生根發(fā)芽、爭城掠地。韓國巴黎貝甜、新加坡面包新語、臺灣元祖、85度C等品牌相繼進入國內市場,并憑借全新的經營理念和產品設計轟動一時。國際烘焙食品店進入國內市場,使得國內企業(yè)得到了很好的發(fā)展參照系,迅速拉近了與國際品牌差距,為中國烘焙業(yè)迎來了升級轉型的契機。
我國的烘焙食品與世界其他國家比,還有相當大的差距。不管是加工技術、成品質量,還是生產規(guī)模、花色品種方面,還有大量工作要做。尤其是我國的烘焙食品還沒有發(fā)揮在國民經濟中應有的作用,還沒有對廣大人民的飲食生活現(xiàn)代化發(fā)生巨大的影響。例如:面包在歐美等世界許多國家都是人民的主食,其工業(yè)化、自動化的發(fā)展,對減輕廣大人民的家務勞動、使飲食方便化、合理化以及節(jié)約能源、解放生產力起了巨大的推動作用。歐美等國18世紀的工業(yè)革命和二次世界大戰(zhàn)后的經濟發(fā)展,都曾伴隨著面包生產工藝的革命性進步。就連祖祖輩輩以大米為主食的日本,面包類的消費也是驚人的。
1955年日本經濟恢復初期,當時日本的經濟安定本部就作了一個糧食生產計劃。在制定計劃時,許多專家學者作了這樣一個有趣的分析:縱觀世界各民族的主食,可分為食米粥民族和食面包民族,而發(fā)展中國家都屬于前者,發(fā)達國家都屬于后者。食米粥民族的日本要通過高速經濟成長趕上吃面包的先進國家,就要看日本的飲食生活以多大速度向吃面包的民族接近。的確,日本當時的面包發(fā)展戰(zhàn)略和學校標準面包供給制,對日本經濟的起飛和人民體質,特別是青少年體質的改善起了重要的作用??墒俏覈拿姘€多停留在糕點、小吃的消費位置上,因此對廣大人民的日常飲食生活影響不大,還遠末達到改善人民飲食結構,使我國飲食向工業(yè)化、現(xiàn)代化發(fā)展的地步。所以說,發(fā)展烘焙行業(yè)。做一家有責任心烘焙連鎖品牌,不僅僅是做企業(yè),也是在做事業(yè),在做一件于國于民都有利的好事。
2006年以來,我國烘焙食品行業(yè)零售額持續(xù)增長,增長率維持在6%以上,2011年實現(xiàn)15.2%的高增長率,零售規(guī)模從 2006年的 596.7億增長至 2016年的1648.13億,市場規(guī)模整體呈擴大趨勢。2016年以后,我國人均烘焙食品消費量超過7kg,相比其他發(fā)達國家和地區(qū),美國2016年以后人均消費量超過 27KG/人,日本超過18KG/人。從與美國和日本的橫向對比來看,我國烘焙食品人均消費量與其他主要烘焙國家還有較大差距,未來提升空間較大。
中國的烘焙品牌中有外資成熟烘焙品牌、內資跨區(qū)域連鎖品牌、規(guī)模較小但數(shù)量巨大的地方烘焙品牌。其中,外資企業(yè)擁有良好的品牌形象,產品一般具有一定的溢價,占據(jù)了中高端市場。內資跨區(qū)域連鎖品牌多呈區(qū)域性布局,產品在價格上更有優(yōu)勢,且更善于傳統(tǒng)渠道的推廣,以二三線城市市場為主。不過市場上最為主要的還是個體商販,占據(jù)了75%的市場份額。大量地方品牌及個體商戶避開核心城市和核心商圈,以二三線城市為主,快速搶占當?shù)厥袌觥S捎谑艿狡放?、資金等因素的限制,個體商戶難以形成統(tǒng)一的品牌。截止至2016年,中國規(guī)模以上烘焙企業(yè)數(shù)量超過1400家,到目前為止,沒有任何一家企業(yè)占有絕對優(yōu)勢的市場份額,整體來看烘焙行業(yè)競爭格局較為分散。從烘焙行業(yè)市場規(guī)模區(qū)域分布情況來看,烘焙食品銷售主要集中在華東、華中地區(qū),兩塊區(qū)域占比接近70%。從企業(yè)分布來看,華東地區(qū)烘焙食品企業(yè)數(shù)量最多,占比達到41.45%。我們公司,趕上了烘焙行業(yè)在全國爆發(fā)性增長的浪潮,也處在全國烘焙行業(yè)競爭最激烈的華東地區(qū)。
從2006年以來,公司零售增長率達到XX%,零售規(guī)模從XX增長到XX。意莉維爾在2017年品牌零售量占浙西市場的XX%,浙西第一,這是自20XX年以來第X次浙西第一。我們擁有占地63500平方米的現(xiàn)代化花園式中央工廠,內有十萬級的現(xiàn)代化標準車間、高標準研發(fā)中心、檢化驗中心。門店遍布衢州地區(qū)(巨化、江山、常山、開化、龍游);金華地區(qū)(義烏);江西地區(qū)(上饒),已成為浙西地區(qū)知名品牌。2017年,中國焙烤食品糖制品工業(yè)協(xié)會授予衢州香特莉食品有限公司“中國月餅行業(yè)百強企業(yè)”稱號;在2017年中國月餅文化節(jié),授予我們“中國名餅”稱號。全國工商聯(lián)烘焙業(yè)公會,授予香特莉公司吳慶林“2017行業(yè)之力貢獻人員”……這是我們的成績,但工業(yè)也面臨嚴峻的形勢。
我們面對的,是跨區(qū)域的連鎖品牌和各地鄉(xiāng)土品牌的兩面夾擊。這是所有達到一定規(guī)模的烘焙企業(yè)都要面對的一道難關。企業(yè)要繼續(xù)做大做強香特莉品牌,以戰(zhàn)勝各地鄉(xiāng)土品牌,要推出意諾品牌去搶占高端市場,對抗跨區(qū)域連鎖品牌。只有抗過了兩面夾擊的巨大壓力,企業(yè)才能在市場競爭的狂風巨浪中茁壯成長。
企業(yè)要成長,員工要成長,我們的管理層更需要成長。學習則是成長的必由之路。所以才有了我們這次培訓學習。我們的管理人員要樹立終身學習、系統(tǒng)思考的理念,增強自己的學習能力、實踐能力、創(chuàng)新能力和管理能力,提高綜合素質。要通過多層次的學習培訓,建設一支具有現(xiàn)代經營管理知識,富有開拓創(chuàng)新精神的管理隊伍;建設一支愛崗敬業(yè),善于學習,長于創(chuàng)新,擁有強烈團隊精神的管理隊伍。
我們常說,一個人的格局取決于你對事物的認識和看法,而一個人格局的大小將決定你在工作中能取得成就的大小。每個人都有成功的天分,都有成功的機會,就看你們有沒有目標,有沒有行動,有沒有努力的嘗試和大膽的追求,所以大家一定要在這次培訓中提高眼界、拓展格局。
雖然大家文化程度不一樣,專業(yè)知識不一樣,崗位安排也不一樣,但是,不論是什么崗位,都要有一個認真的學習態(tài)度。大家要能坐的住、學的進。這樣才能把學習的知識轉成工作的能量,為企業(yè)的的發(fā)展提供動力。培訓時間很短,希望各位家人積極地參與到學習中,全面并深入地掌握學習內容,達到全面提升的目的。在培訓的過程中要相互交流、相互學習、共同進步。
本次培訓過后,首先,我們的管理人員要深入團隊,潛心研究,牢固樹立團隊意識。要認真研究工作環(huán)節(jié),工作規(guī)律,用所學的知識更好地建設團隊,服務團隊,做團隊發(fā)展的推動者,服務者。
其次,要有“制度化管理,人性化操作”的理念。在管理中我們既要堅持原則,又要善于疏導。要強化團隊精神。沒有團隊精神,隊伍就失去了生命力。要培養(yǎng)自強精神。沒有自強不息、奮斗不止的精神作支撐,是成就不了人才的,遇到困難,決不能退卻,更不能消沉。第三,終身學習,堅持實踐。只有不停的學習,吸取新知識,不斷的提高自身素質才能趕上時代的潮流。在現(xiàn)代商業(yè)環(huán)境下,所有的一切都將證明“知識就是力量”。大家要集中精力,刻苦學習。當前,正處于全年工作開始階段,任務重、時間緊?,F(xiàn)在公司專門拿出時間,把你們集中起來培訓,是下了很大決心的。希望大家珍惜這次學習機會,正確處理工作與學習的關系。我們培訓的目的在于提高自身素質、提高業(yè)務水平,以便大家更好地開展工作。因此,大家要發(fā)揚理論聯(lián)系實際的學風,緊密聯(lián)系當前的工作實際,注意思考工作中面臨的新形勢和新問題,把所學的知識運用到實際工作中去,堅持在學習中提高,在實踐中運用,不斷提高工作水平,增強管理能力。
第四,我們應該認識到,“市場無限,我可大有作為;公司發(fā)展,我需大有作為;人當自強,我應大有作為?!毕M蠹乙灾粻幊Φ木o迫感,努力進取,在學習中積累知識,在實踐中積累經驗,為公司的發(fā)展奉獻自己的力量!我相信,通過這次培訓班的學習與訓練,你們能夠學有所成,在今后的工作崗位上,發(fā)揮自己的聰明才智,為公司培育出一支能戰(zhàn)斗的隊伍,保證公司的持續(xù)、穩(wěn)定、健康、快速發(fā)展。
最后,我謹代表意莉維爾大家庭祝愿本次培訓取得圓滿成功!
謝謝大家!
第五篇:樣本:路易維爾大學商學院的介紹,經濟學系的介紹 -
樣本:路易維爾大學商學院的介紹,經濟學系的介紹 商學院
1、聯(lián)系方法
2、院長致辭
3、專業(yè)門類 經濟學系 系介紹
教學目標和方向 教職員工介紹 教學計劃
學習目標和就業(yè)方向 聯(lián)系方法
College of Business 2301 South Third Street Louisville KY 40208 E-mail: business@louisville.edu Website: http://business.louisville.edu Phone:(502)852-6440 Fax:(502)852-7557 Welcome from Dean Charles Moyer As dean of the College of Business, welcome to our website and thanks for your interest in the College of Business at the University of Louisville.The University of Louisville is located in a metropolitan area with a growing international population.So our students and faculty are a diverse group with widely varying life experiences.That translates into a stimulating, high quality learning environment.Our college has a national reputation as a leader in teaching entrepreneurial thinking.We have been selected as the National Model MBA Entrepreneurship Program and our programs in entrepreneurship are regularly ranked among the very best in the world.We are pleased to provide two high quality MBA program formats.IMBAthe MBA for Entrepreneurial Thinking * International MBA * Athens MBA * European MBA * Panama City MBA * Masters of Accountancy * Masters in Public Administration * Master of Urban Planning * Ph.D.Urban & Public Affairs * Ph.D.Entrepreneurship
Department of Economics The Economics Program at the College of Business The College of Business offers both the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics.All economics faculty are housed in, and all economics courses are offered by the College of Business.Students may choose to pursue a major in economics in one of two ways.Students wishing a more liberal arts background can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.Those desiring more of a business background may elect to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.This allows students considerable flexibility in selecting an educational background suitable for their career aspirations.The curriculum within the department is broad and covers many important areas within economics.Economics majors usually enjoy relatively small class size and benefit from the more individualized instruction these classes permit.Mission and Vision The mission of the Department of Economics is to provide economic education to the Louisville region, the state of Kentucky, and globally.The Department of Economics will fulfill its mission by: * Conducting quality research that leads to publications in academic outlets.Providing a thorough and meaningful education in economics to undergraduate students of the University-both those with majors in the Department as well as those from other programs.* Advancing the knowledge and skills of students in the College of Business graduate programs and from other graduate programs of the University by providing rigorous and meaningful economics courses in these programs.* Promoting the understanding of the economy by conducting applied economic analysis for industry, non-profit institutions, and government.* Providing service to our constituents by giving talks, responding to inquiries, and responding through the popular press to economic issues.* Providing service to the profession through reviewing journal articles and other scholarly work, conference participation, professional symposia, and extramural faculty reviews.Department of Economics Program Statement of Purpose The Department of Economics offers both a B.A.in Economics and a B.S.in Economics through the College of Business.The purpose of the degree program(s)in economics is: * To provide our students with an awareness of economic institutions, concepts, and problems;and to develop in them the ability to think like an economist when making decisions.This implies the following student outcomes: o To be competent in their discipline.o To be problem solvers.o To be effective communicators.o To be competent with technology.o To have an understanding of the global economy.Meet the Department Faculty and Staff There are ten full-time economics professors, and several part-time instructors.All ten professors hold Ph.D.s, earning their degrees from top research universities in Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, and Russia.The faculty is diverse, with members hailing from China, India, Russia, and Sweden as well as the United States.Two full-time professors are female.All regularly publish their research in academic journals and practitioner outlets, and are active as consultants, board members, and community volunteers.Faculty and Staff Information
John Vahaly, Jr., PhD Chair and Associate Professor College of Business Room 137,(502)852-4863 Email: john.vahaly@louisville.edu Profile
Nan-Ting Chou, PhD Associate Professor College of Business Room 158,(502)852-4840 Email: ntchou01@gwise.louisville.edu Profile
Paul A.Coomes, PhD Professor College of Business Room 155,(502)852-4841 Email: paul.coomes@louisville.edu Profile
Stephan F.Gohmann, PhD Professor College of Business Room 149,(502)852-4844 sfgohm01@gwise.louisville.edu Profile
Economics Degrees/Curriculum
Semester Hours Total University Wide General Education English 101-102 6
Communications 111, 112, 115, Pols 111 or WMST 203 3
Natural Sciences(one must be lab course)* 7
Arts* 3
Humanities* 3
History 101 or 102 3
Social/Behavior Course* 3 28 Programmatic Requirements Camp 100 1
Mathematics 107 and 205 7
Logic(Phil 311 or 312)3
Ethics(Phil 222, 225, 321 or 323)3
English 306 3
Economics 201-202 6 Accounting 201-202 6
Management 201 or other Statistics 3
CIS 100 Microcomputer Applications 3 35 Computer Systems CIS 300 Computer Information Systems(computer literacy)3 3 Economics Depth ECON 301 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 3
ECON 302 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 3
ECON 475 Economics Seminar 3
Economics Electives** 15 24 Required Electives Business/Economics Electives** 15
Arts and Sciences Electives 18 33 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 123 NOTES: An average GPA of 2.5 is required for graduation(both U of L and major).50 hours must be at 300/400 level 30 of last 36 hours must be from U of L What Kind of Background is Necessary to Study Economics? Economics is a blend of philosophy, history, mathematics, political science, sociology and other disciplines.A student of economics needs to become well-read, analytical, creative, and knowledgeable of major social institutions.Students should develop a good background in logic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.Effective oral and written communication skills are very important, and students should continually refine these by carefully choosing courses.High schools are increasingly offering introductory courses in economics, many containing college-level material.What Careers are Available in Economics? You will find economics majors at the helm of many prominent companies, nonprofit organizations, governments, and universities.For example, Presidents George Bush and Ronald Reagan majored in economics in college.So did Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, columnist William F.Buckley(and Mick Jagger and Arnold Schwarzenegger).For many students economics is the ideal general preparation for careers in law, finance, health care, banking, journalism, education, public administration, and other booming service sectors.Approximately one-fourth of all economists work for private business, one-third work for educational institutions, and the remainder are employed by government.Professional economists are often required to have graduate degrees in economics.The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual earnings of economists in 2002 was $68,550.Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012.Opportunities for economists should be best in private industry, especially in scientific research and development, and consulting firms, as more companies contract out for economic research services.Rising demand for economists should stem from the growing complexity of the global economy, competition, and increased reliance on quantitative methods for analyzing and forecasting business, sales, and other economic trends.A greater need for economic analyses in virtually every industry could result in additional jobs for economists, although some corporations are eliminating some or all of their economist positions in favor of hiring economic consultants.Employment of economists in the Federal Government should decline, but not by as much as other occupations in the Federal workforce.Average employment growth is expected among economists in State and local government.A master's or Ph.D.degree, coupled with a strong background in economic theory, mathematics, statistics, and econometrics, provides the basis for acquiring any specialty within the economics field.Those skilled in quantitative techniques and their application to economic modeling and forecasting, and who have good communications skills, should have the best job opportunities.Like those in many other disciplines, however, Ph.D.holders are likely to face keen competition for tenured teaching positions in colleges and universities.Bachelor's degree holders may face competition for the limited number of economist positions for which they qualify.They will qualify for a number of other positions, however, in which they can take advantage of their economic knowledge by conducting research, developing surveys, or analyzing data.Many graduates with bachelor's degrees will find jobs in industry and business as management or sales trainees, or as administrative assistants.Bachelor's degree holders with good quantitative skills and a strong background in mathematics, statistics, survey design, and computer science also may be hired by private firms as researchers.Some will find jobs in government.Whether you use your economics training to launch a career or not, the traditional liberal arts education you receive will provide you lifelong intellectual stimulation, give you a sound framework for personal financial decisions, and make you a better citizen.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Department of Economics College of Business University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 Phone:(502)852-7836 Fax:(502)852-7672
http://business.louisville.edu/economics Dr.John Vahaly, Chair(john.vahaly@louisville.edu)Ms.Charlotte Ford, Administrative Assistant(caford@louisville.edu)Mr.Wendell Williams, Coordinator Undergraduate Advising(wendell@louisville.edu)