Economics 187: The Economic History of Globalization

The following is a description of the Economics 187/Applications of Economic Theory course which will be offered in Fall Quarter: Economics 187: The Economic History of Globalization This course has as its focus the evolution of the global economy from very early times. Of particular interest will be historical developments dating from the nineteenth century [...]

Summer Session C GE still open

Summer Session C GE still open Physical Science GE (without a lab) or Society and Culture-Social Analysis GE Human Complex Systems M10A/Engineering M10A ***INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX SYSTEMS SCIENCE*** Summer Session C: M – T – W – Th, 10am to 11:15am. For more information, email the Instructor: jbragin@ucla.edu Course Website (with draft syllabus): http://classes.sscnet.ucla.edu/course/view.php?name=101C-HUMCSM10A-2 Course [...]

Fall 106s Open to Non-Bus Econ majors Weds

Economics 106T/Economics of Technology and E-Commerce will be opened up to juniors officially in a Department of Economics major beginning on Wednesday, July 28, at 9:00 a.m.,.  This course, which has a prerequisite of Economics 101. If you meet the criteria, you can go on URSA to enroll on your own. Also beginning on Wednesday, [...]

Education 150

The UCLA Career Center is proud to announce a new career development course, Education 150: “Strategic Career Decision Making”. This course will provide students with a unique opportunity to earn academic credit while learning the importance of making informed career decisions and understanding how cultural and family values play a role in the career development [...]

Research Survey

Dear students, Is the economic crisis also a crisis of economics? From different perspectives, today there is rather harsh criticism of economics as a social science. In order to let the views of students with an economics major find their way into the debate we are conducting a survey about your opinions and preferences with [...]

Survey from UCLA Student

I’m a UCLA student taking a class right now in anthropology and am gathering data related to student temperament and stress for a paper I’m working on. I was wondering if you could send this survey out to the undergrad students in your department. Thank you! Please complete by Jul 25th! http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=byy1nut08l6ijrs786261

Academics In the Commons

Academics In the Commons Mission Statement Through a variety of services, Academics in the Commons (AITC) provides undergraduates with an understanding of academics skills and techniques, an awareness of campus resources, and the knowledge of self necessary for personal and academic success at UCLA. Services Academics in the Commons offers free student-support services through workshops, [...]

Economics in Practice/Economics 106A

The UCLA Department of Economics is proud to announce that Economics in Practice/Economics 106A will be offered again in Fall Quarter  2010.  Students must submit an application online to be considered for this course by 11:59 pm on August 15, 2010.  Please note that students will be accepted on a rolling basis; therefore you are [...]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Jobs

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Job Announcement 10-36 Assistant Analyst – Financial Analysis Division The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small, nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. CBO’s Financial Analysis Division is seeking candidates for an entry-level assistant analyst position for a period not to exceed three years – ideal for [...]

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIPS

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. 2381 Rosecrans Avenue Suite 200 El Segundo, CA 90245-4922 SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIPS Dear Students, I would like to invite you to apply for an exciting summer part-time or full-time i Marketing and Sales Internship opportunity with Konami’s Digital Entertainment, Inc.’s Online Service Group. Some background about our company and group: Konami [...]

Economics 106T Open to Non-Bus Econ Majors

Economics 106T is now open for enrollment to Seniors officially in the Business Economics, Economics, and Economics/International Area Studies majors.  This course will count as an Economics elective toward your major under the Economics 170 series. Please do not contact us about enrolling into Economics 106V as this course is restricted to Business Economics majors [...]

Need some extra English practice?

Need some extra English practice? English Conversation Program (ECP) Summer Registration is Open! ECP is FREE for registered UCLA students and only $25 for UCLA Visiting Scholars, Faculty, Dependents, and Extension Students! The 8-week session will begin July 6th and run until August 27th.  All classes are 2 hours per week! Check out the schedule [...]

URSP – Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

URSP – Undergraduate Research Scholars Program The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) for the arts, humanities, social Sciences and behavioral sciences supports students committed to completing a departmental honors thesis or comprehensive research or creative project. Application Applications for the URSP are available by April 1st, each year. This year’s deadline has been extended to [...]

UCLA Summer Sessions Info

This is a reminder that UCLA Summer Session Economics courses are still open for enrollment.  Summer Session A classes begin on Monday.  We encourage you to attend classes this summer if you want to graduate in a timely manner.  We are unsure what our course offerings will be next year given budget constraints. Note the [...]

Career Center Services

Are you a senior who just graduated?  (Will not be attending Summer Sessions or returning for Fall Quarter).  If so, you’re access to Career Center services will end on Wednesday, June 30!!! If you’re applying to a pre-health graduate program (MD, DDS, Rx, etc) either this cycle or next year and haven’t attended any pre-health [...]

Full-time Analyst

Full-time Analyst Argus Information and Advisory Services, LLC Argus is an internationally recognized B2B company that provides strategic and analytic solutions to major financial services companies (Credit Card issuers) in the US, UK and Canada.  Argus’ solutions-suite includes syndicated studies, account scores & products, data-warehousing & management services, and consulting services.  Argus has an immediate [...]

Online Survey

UCUES is a UC-wide online survey administered at all University of California campuses (except for UCSF) as well as other select universities nationwide.  The data collected provides a comprehensive understanding of undergraduates’ academic as well as extracurricular activities.  In addition, UCUES provides an opportunity to compare students’ experiences and perceptions of their department with other [...]

Commencement Info

Dear Graduating Seniors: Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from UCLA.  We look forward to celebrating your special day with you at the Department of Economics Commencement on Saturday, June 12.  You should plan to arrive at 4:45, although you can come as early as 4:30.  The latest that you should arrive is at 5:00. Please [...]

Week 10 Info

Counseling Assistant Topics Announcement LIST Week of May 31, 2010 The College Academic News Bulletin Check out the web version of CATALIST at http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/counseling/catalist/catalist_main.htm TOPICS: * General and Academic Workshops * Especially for Pre-Health / Pre-Med Student * Fellowships and Scholarships * UCLA Campus Academic Regulations: Incompletes ——– GENERAL AND ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS All workshops are [...]

Interns Needed

GOOD helps individuals, businesses, and non-profits live well and do good. Through award-winning media and innovative collaborations, GOOD builds community and sparks action to move the world forward. You can learn more at www.good.is. GOOD seeks dynamic, ambitious interns in Los Angeles. We’re looking for a few people who are generally cooperative, amicable, and sharp [...]