Programs
Economic Development
(18 credit hours) The economic development concentration prepares students for positions in economic development at the city, county, and state levels.
Required Courses (9 credit hours)
| SPEA-V 507 | Data Analysis and Modeling for Public Affairs | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 622 | Seminar in Urban Economic Development | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 669 | Economic Development, Globalization, and Entrepreneurship | (3 cr.) |
Electives (9 credit hours)
Select three of the following courses:
| SPEA-V 516 | Public Management Information Systems | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 541 | Benefit-Cost Analysis of Public and Environmental Policies | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 563 | The Planning Process | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 564 | Urban Management | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 567 | Public Financial Administration | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 568 | Management of Urban Government Services | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 578 | Introduction to Comparative and International Affairs | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 609 | Seminar in Revenue Theory and Administration | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 610 | Seminar in Government Budget and Program Analysis | (3 cr.) |
| SPEA-V 667 | Seminar in Public Capital and Debt Theory | (3 cr.) |
Or
other relevant SPEA courses with the approval of an economic development concentration advisor. At least one elective must be chosen from the above list. A student may choose up to two electives outside of SPEA with the approval of an advisor.