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UNIVERSITY VISION

To become an ASEAN Premier State University by 2020

UNIVERSITY MISSION

The Pangasinan State University, through instruction, research, extension andproduction, commits to develop highly principled, morally upright , innovativeand globally competent individuals capable of meeting the needs of industry,public service and civil society.

STRATEGIC GOALS CORE VALUES

■ Excellent student learning and careerdevelopment

■ Strong research culture and technologytransfer

■ Good governance■ Sustainable social responsibilities■ Quality human resources management

and development■ Efficient management of assets and

finances■ Responsive to globalization and diversity■ Customer-focused

■ Accountability andTransparency

■ Credibility and Integrity■ Competence and

Commitment to Achieve■ Excellence in Service

Delivery■ Social and Environmental

Responsiveness■ Spirituality

PSU VISION, MISSION AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS

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AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITYLINGAYEN CAMPUSLingayen, Pangasinan

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Demonstrate expertise on economic concepts and theories necessary tounderstand the functioning of the economy for economic analysis and policy-making.■ Familiarize the terms and concepts commonly used in discussions of economic issues■ Effectively communicate economic ideas, problems, and findings to those needing the information■ Generate constructive analysis of real world issues using the theories in economics■ Practice economic decision-making with reference to individuals, groups and organizations to understand better the world

in which they live in

Develop skills in the formulation of project proposals, undertaking of economicresearches, solving mathematical problems and constructing economicmodels.

■ Prepare project proposals, feasibility/research studies and policy proposals■ Prepare and complete economic researches applying qualitative and quantitative methods in economics■ Present the project proposals, feasibility/research studies and policy proposals in a proper forum■ Frame and solve problems in economics, using concepts such as optimization, equilibrium, and the incentives faced by

economic agents■ Utilize effectively various mathematical and statistical tools to interpret economic data and address an economic case

problem■ Build theoretically sound and and technically correct econometric models and use statistical software to obtain results■ Utilize computer software like SPSS, STATA, Mathematica and the like in economic data processing relevant in

econometric modelling■ Use E-learning with the aid of Internet technology to enhance knowledge and learning in economics

Perform with competence and dynamism as a productive and innovativeeconomic player who takes the initiative to lead for good governance, economicgrowth and economic development.

■ Conduct economic activities, projects and programs, and make recommendations based on the analysis results■ Construct extension activities such as financial literacy, cooperative development and livelihood projects to educate and

empower citizens in the community with lasting impact and sustainability■ Produce a constructive assessment of social or economic problems by drawing upon relevant data and utilizing sustainable

economic theories and evaluating public policy choices■ Evaluate the welfare implications of various forms of competition and government policies�■ Use entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills in economic and business situations■ Apply the models of international trade based on economies of scale and global production to predict patterns of

international trade and to assess welfare effects

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AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Languages, Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Science Cluster, Social SciencesCluster, Physical Education and Mandated Subjects

ECONOMICS CORE COURSES

Basic Economics, Economic Analysis, Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics,Mathematical Economics, Policy and Structure of Philippine Economy, Introductory toEconometrics, Economic Development, International Economics, Economic Statistics,Economic Research and Economics of Money and Banking

ELECTIVE COURSES

Project Management, Economics of Money and Banking, Agribusiness Management, LaborEconomics, History of Economic Thought, Real Estate Economics, Economics ofCooperatives, Health Economics. Managerial Economics, Environmental Economics andIndustrial Economics

Advanced Positions Mid-level Positions Entry-Level Jobs

■ Chief Economist■ Policy Analyst■ Labor Relations Specialist■ Tax Economist■ Economics Professor■ Agricultural Economist■ Health Policy Planner■ Econometrician■ Statistician■ Economics Advisor■ Economic Consultant■ International Economist■ Demographic Economist■ Chief Executive Officer■ Industry Analyst■ Financial Manager

■ Financial Analyst■ Researcher■ Investment Analyst■ Commodity Analyst■ Economics Teacher■ Government Economist■ Economics Researcher■ Compensation Analyst■ Trade Specialist■ Market Analyst■ Strategic Planner■ Data Analyst■ Financial Analyst■ Marketing Analyst■ Business forecaster■ Newsletter Editor

■ Bank Clerk■ Budget officer■ Call center agent■ Administrative Staff■ Collections officer■ Commodities broker■ Securities broker■ Purchasing officer■ Sales representative■ Credit analyst■ Loan Officer■ Insurance agent■ Sales Representative■ Real Estate

Agent/Broker■ Freelance analyst■ Entrepreneur

AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM MISSION WHAT IS AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM?

WHY CHOOSE AB ECONOMICS IN PSU?

SUBJECTS/COURSES OF AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OF ECONOMICS MAJORAB ECONOMICS ONLINE LEARNING

E-LEARNING

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■ Level II Re-accredited

■ COMPREHENSIVECURRICULUM

■ OUTCOMEs-BASEDEDUCATION

■ COMPETENT ANDDYNAMICFACULTYMEMBERS

■ ProgramwebsiteACCESS

■ E-LEARNINGSYSTEMEXPERIENCE

■ IT is fun in ABECONOMICSPROGRAM

■ EXTENSIVE ACADEMIC, EXTRA-■ CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND

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IT’S REALLY FUN IN AB ECONOMICS PROGRAM!

INSTRUCTOR/PROFESSOR

ACADEMICRANK

COLLEGEDEGREE MASTERAL / DOCTORAL DEGREE

ERNA M. SALAZAR AssistantProfessor III

AB EconomicsSaint Louis University

■ AB Economics■ Saint Louis University■ MA in Economics, SLU■ MBA, University of Luzon■ PhD in Devt. Administration, DMMMSU

DR. MANOLITO C.MANUEL Professor VI

BS AgriculturalEconomics UP LosBanos

■ MS Development Economics, Universityof Queensland, Australia

■ Ed.D in Education Management, PSUGraduate School

POTENCIANO D.CONTE, JR. Instructor I

AB EconomicsPangasinan StateUniversity

■ Master in Business Administration,Lyceum Northwestern University

■ DBA, Lyceum Northwestern University

JAMESON N.ESTRADA Instructor I

AB EconomicsPangasinan StateUniversity

■ MS in Agricultural Economics, BenguetState University

JOHN ANGEL N.BAUTISTA Instructor I

BA Social Sciences(Major in Economics)UP Baguio

■ Bachelor of Laws, University ofPangasinan

FRANCIS GERALD S.AMANSEC Instructor I

BA Social Sciences(Major in Economics)UP Baguio

■ Mater in Business Administration,Lyceum Northwestern University

LEO P. DE VERA, JR> Instructor IBA Social Sciences(Major in Economics)UP Baguio

■ MS in Development Studies, UP Baguio

LEA SHERAINE A.NAVARRO Instructor I

BA Social Sciences(Major in Economics)UP Baguio

ROSELYN VILLARUZ Instructor IBA Social Sciences(Major in Economics)UP Baguio

AB ECONOMICS FACULTY

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a program offered in the Lingayen Campus of PangasinanState University. This particular program is designed to provide students with an educationalbackground and experience which reflects the setting in the life of the economists in businessenterprises and government agencies. The program is grounded on the theoretical as well asapplied economics which are intended to sharpen the student’s analysis and understanding ofthe complexities of today’s economy. The students are exposed to various tools, methodologies,theories and orientations that will assist them in pursuing their careers in the field ofeconomics.

PSU Economics Web 2.0 is an improved version education website of the AB EconomicsProgram in PSU Lingayen Campus which educates visitors particularly students providingthem with knowledge and worthwhile information about Economics and serves an educationaltool that help students find rich organized resources necessary to gain experience in directsupport of online learning. Likewise, the website informs and updates the students andstakeholders on the various things the AB Economics Program does because the portalshowcases and manages the activities in academics, research and extension over the web.

PSU ECONOMICS E-LEARNING is a learning management system tool of the AB Economicsprogram in PSU Lingayen Campus that enables students to access and get learning contentand educational resources trough online virtual courses about their different core subjectsin Economics. This is an essential online portal where the AB Economics students can easilyconnect and collaborate with their teachers and can continue their educational endeavorsonline 24/7, anywhere.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics (AB Econ) is a four-year degree program that is designedto provide students with working knowledge in economic concepts and skills in performingeconomic analysis and modelling and economic policies necessary to understand thefunctioning of both national and international economy. The program aims to give studentsan in-depth understanding of how various economic agents and institutions (consumers,firms, government and foreign sector) work in determining the economic issues andproblems the society faces so as to create sound economic decisions and possible solutionswith the application of both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, theories, andmodels.The study of economics is central to the comprehensive understanding of markets,demand and supply of goods and services, businesses, government policies, internationaltrade issues, health, labor, banking and finance, economic growth and development,environment among others. This is a program that is indented for students who wouldwish to become analysts, researchers, advisors and economists in the public and privatesectors. Graduates of the program may work in a range of varied fields including publicsector, business, finance, research and development, healthcare, real estate, humanresource management, sales and marketing.