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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECD 6625, 6626, 6627 Specialized Study in the Area of Economic Development (1-3)
Study of problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s advisor, the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate dean or branch director. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program.
   
ECD 6660 Theories of International Economic Development (3)
  This introductory course offers an interdisciplinary approach to economic development theory and bridges theory with “real world” economic development active ties through case examples.
   
ECD 6661 Economic Development Finance (3)
  This course prepares students in the fundamental concepts and methods of economic development finance.
   
ECD 6662 Applied Spatial Analysis for International Economic Development (3)
  This course prepares students to conduct economic development-related research through the application of computerized mapping software. Prerequisite: ECD 6660
   
ECD 6680 Field Experience in International Economic Development (3)
  This course integrates academic knowledge with practical skills to develop professional abilities through economic development fieldwork. Prerequisites: ECD 6660 and ECD 6661
   
ECD 6699 Seminar in International Economic Development: U.S. Entrepreneurship Policy (3)
  This course examines current issues in applied international economic development concepts.