International Direct - Bachelor of Science - International Trade and Finance - Empirical Economic Analysis

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is designed for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

International direct students at Louisiana State University will receive exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development opportunities, and the chance to participate in intensive classes with domestic students.

The specialized course of study in International Trade & Finance (ITF) explores the international dimensions of economics. Microeconomics provides a framework for analyzing decisions made by individuals and firms, while macroeconomics focuses on economic aggregates like the price level and national output.

Students majoring in ITF can choose to concentrate in Empirical Economic Analysis, which equips them with the skills to analyze business and economic data to solve real-world problems.

Upon graduation, students will have the ability to identify the role of supply and demand in a market economy, discuss market system advantages and pricing, understand the economic role of government policy and the Federal Reserve, identify policy options and their effectiveness, and recognize the importance of international relations in trade and finance.