Section 1: Wednesday, April 30–Thursday, July 24, 2008
Section 1 is now full.
Priority for registration in this section is given to students entering the SAIS Washington, D.C., campus and those who intend to participate in the Washington Pre-Term.
(Online orientation begins April 30; course is released on Sunday evening, May 4.) Section 2: Wednesday, May 28–Thursday, August 21, 2008
Registration is now closed.
Priority for registration in this section is given to international students entering the SAIS Bologna, Italy, campus.
(Online orientation begins May 28; course is released on Sunday evening, June 1.)
In order for SAIS M.A. students to meet the economics entrance requirements, they must have completed one semester of principles of microeconomics and one semester of principles of macroeconomics, with a grade of “B-” or higher. One combined principles of microeconomics and principles of macroeconomics course is also acceptable. Those who have not completed the entrance requirements must either take these courses at any accredited institution prior to entering SAIS or must take one of the sections of the twelve-week course noted above. After completing the SAIS Online Principles of Economics course with a "B-" or higher, students will have fulfilled the economics entrance requirements. Principles of Economics
Course Number: 300.500
Professor Dale Larson
Course Syllabus (2007 version) subject to change
Teaches students basic economics concepts and analytical tools that are used in advanced economics classes. Examines economic theories and the application of economic concepts in pubic policy and business operations. Major topics include consumer choice, production decision, market structure, fiscal and monetary policies, unemployment, inflation and exchange rate. Course Textbook:
Mankiw, N. Gregory, Principles of Economics Student Edition, 4th ed., South-Western College Pub., 2006.
U.S. version ISBN: 0324224729
International Edition ISBN: 9780324224726
The textbook for this course can be purchased at a local or online bookstore. It will also be available through Reiter's at Johns Hopkins online at www.jhutextbooks.com. Please purchase the text as soon as possible so you have it prior to the start of the course. (If purchasing through Reiter's, go to the above noted Web site and select "Click Here to Order Your Textbooks" at the top of the page. Next select "Click Here to Find Your Course Textbooks." In Step 1: Term, select Spring 2008; 2: Department, select JHU SAIS; 3: Course, select PRIN ECON (at bottom); Step 4: Select a Section to See Your Books, select 01.) Participants may take SAIS Online Principles of Economics from anywhere in the world as long as they have regular high-speed Internet access and are able to meet additional technical requirements. This course runs approximately 12 weeks. It is a non-credit, non-degree course that will not appear on the SAIS transcript. The course is designed in a series of modules. These modules are broken down by specific subject matter. Each module must be completed within a specific time frame over the length of the course. The modules consist of textbook readings, an online lecture, homework assignments and exercises, quizzes and discussion questions. The course also has a mid-term and final exam. Because of the scope of these components, this course requires a large time commitment of a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participants in this course will interact closely with the professor and the instructor through media-facilitated discussions, individual e-mailing, reviewing of assignments, and tutorials. Students will also exchange ideas, concepts and explanations with their classmates on a regular basis. Tuition for this course is $1,000. Upon submission of the online application form, students are required to submit full payment for tuition. Click here to download a credit card slip. To apply for this course, click here.
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