The Department of Economics strives to teach  ideal behaviors for economic agents such as households, corporations and the government to make full use of humans , objects, money and information so that rational decisions can be made. Both microeconomics and macroeconomics theories are applied in the analysis of problemswith the aim of discovering efficient solutions. Through studying economic theories, students will learn to apply an economic approach to organizational, policy and institutional level problems. Moreover, through the study of how the values and  structures of a certain society or era have been established and how these  influence people's lifestyles and economic systems, students will develop a  logical understanding of how society functions as well as how the economy interacts with the social system.

With regard to the curriculum, first-year students take several classes in small groups in order to obtain a thorough grasp of fundamental principles. For example, first-year students are required to take interactive classes such as Basic Seminar, and Elementary Microeconomics and Macroeconomics where students learn basic tools for economic analysis, as well as Economics in English. Students then join a seminar group in their sophomore year, where they can attain both a wide-ranging knowledge of economics and the intellectual skills needed for successful participation in society through multiple presentations and discussions. The department has introduced a US-style tutor system in which students get to learn from more senior students who have already mastered subjects, and has also developed self- access materials utilizing IT. In addition, the department provides a supportive environment where even first-year students can study at their own pace while they master the foundations of economics.

Furthermore, the Department of Economics is offering new styles of instruction such as long-distance learning using advanced IT and lectures by invited IT experts on  currenttopics.