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ECON 508-01 Applications in Modern Business Economics (3 units)
Graduate Fall Term 2026, Part B - Saint Mary's MBA
Mondays 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Moraga Campus
10/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Course Description:
Applications in Modern Managerial (Business) Economics (AMBE) analyzes current macroeconomic and microeconomic events and trends, and how they effect firm-executive level decision-making; the impact on industry, markets, customers, stakeholders, stockholders, employees, and operations; and organizational structure of the firm, as it adapts to constant change. The focus is on model building, applications and data analysis, and how these models and their outcomes drive decisive business decision-making under uncertainty. Contemporary (orthodox-unorthodox) fiscal and monetary policy analysis is used to understand dynamic systematic risks to the firm.
Qualifications
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant area of Economics.
- Candidates should have a successful record of teaching experience at the graduate level and experience/familiarity with online/hybrid instruction in order to prepare for contingencies. This position requires all course work to be performed in the state of California. Candidates must perform all course-related work within the state of California
Salary: $7,447 and $10,308, depending on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021. Priority will be given to applicants who have previously taught the course, as outlined in the agreement available here
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Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
· A resume
· The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
· In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:
- Indicate interest via application to the posting
- Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021
Candidates must perform all course-related work within the state of California
Salary: $7,447 and $10,308, depending on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021. Priority will be given to applicants who have previously taught the course, as outlined in the agreement available here
Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting in the following order:
1. Seniority of those who have taught the course previously up to their average.
2. Seniority of those who have not taught the course up to their average.
3. Seniority rotation above their average up to 28 CU.
If the course is not assigned to a current qualified adjunct faculty member under the process above, it may be assigned to a new hire after the 14 day period for current adjunct faculty members to apply has elapsed.
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