Bachelor of Arts in Economics

at EDUCO - Duquesne University USA

In recent decades, the forces of globalization have increased awareness of the interdependent and interrelated nature of modern society. The International Relations major educates students in the historical, political, and cultural forces that shape the interactions between states, international organizations, multi-national corporations, and other international actors.

The International Relations program at Duquesne is truly distinct because it is grounded in the commitment to promoting peace and justice in global society that is essential to the mission of Duquesne and its founders, the Spiritans. Our IR majors come from all continents and are exposed to a challenging and diverse academic curriculum, with the opportunity to choose from 12 areas of concentration and learn from professors and speakers of international reputation.

The Department of Biological Sciences provides personalized attention, contemporary curricula, and modern facilities that are vital to the development of successful biologists.

Accomplished faculty, committed to excellence in both teaching and research, prepare our students for professional schools and careers in the life sciences. Faculty expertise ranges over a wide variety of subjects from molecular and cell biology to microbiology, ecology, development, evolution, and physiology.

This is an exciting major that combines the study of three languages. Students choosing this major should have extensive background in at least one of the languages selected for the degree. 

This web site will introduce you to our students, faculty, and alumni as well as to the philosophy and courses of study of our department. We are proud of our programs and the accomplishments of those involved with them. We hope that you find your visit informative and invite you to contact us for more information on how we can serve you and your career.

A holistic, liberal arts approach to the study of theater. This means you’ll get a well-rounded education in the many aspects of theater, from studying the literature of the plays themselves, to developing skills needed both backstage in production and on stage as an actor. Theater arts students can develop their performance or behind-the-scenes skills in a new Black Box Theater that opened in the 2015-2016 academic year.

The M.A. degree program includes a total of ten courses (30 credits), one required course plus nine courses selected from the general Healthcare Ethics courses. The required course is a general graduate-level introduction to ethics. The nine HCE courses will be chosen by the student with advisement according to the student's interest.

Additionally, the Department offers a selection of courses for non-science majors carefully designed to meet University Core science requirements, in a range of topics from the traditional to the fun-filled and even the exotic.

Our faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars who enjoy helping students experience the thrill of learning about nature first-hand. The Department pursues a vigorous research program in experimental condensed matter, experimental atomic physics and experimental nuclear physics, all areas open to undergraduate involvement.

In this program you will learn how to evaluate the cyber-security needs of an organisation, how to assess and develop risk management policies in order to protect well the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of an organisation's information and assets, how to support and secure information and assets as needed to support an organisation's mission, how to research, learn, and apply new cyber-security technology in order to keep skills current and how to apply these skills in a professional manner, including documenting their work, communicating clearly and appropriately, and following appropriate ethical and professional standards of conduct.

Information Systems and Technology (IST) combines the study of technology and business management. It isn't just programming; it's project management, design, administration and more. Critical to the success of modern business, IST is a dynamic, diverse career involving interaction with business managers, clients, end users and technicians. 

The Palumbo-Donahue School is among an elite five percent of business schools worldwide that meet rigorous academic standards necessary for accreditation from the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Ethical students transform into responsible business leaders, striving for personal and professional excellence.

In the classroom, experienced faculty engage students in a range of courses essential for success. An expansive Technology Center on campus features innovative, computer-based applications. Membership in the Duquesne Association for Information Systems keeps IST students in touch with the most modern business technology.

Marketing is a specialization in business concerned with developing strategies and tactics to create value for customers. Marketing can involve many facets of business—everything from the conception and design of the product or service, to pricing, promotion and distribution.

At Duquesne, you will begin the marketing major by taking a three-course core curriculum, which includes sales fundamentals, buyer behavior and marketing research. You can then concentrate in one of three areas: Sports Marketing, Professional Selling & Marketing or Digital Marketing & Analytics.