The Department of Economics offers the Master of Arts and
Doctor of Philosophy (refer to School of Business Doctor of
Philosophy section for program specifics) degrees. Applicants
for admission to graduate study in Economics should have an
extensive background in Economic Theory and Quantitative methods.
The Master of Arts program may serve as a terminal degree
for students preparing for careers in business, government,
international agencies, or teaching, or as the first phase
of a prospective doctoral program. The program of study, which
consists of thirty credits, is structured as follows:
A. All Master of Arts students must take the following
core that consists of the following courses:
1. a 500-level mathematical economics course (ECO 510)
2. a 500-level econometrics course (ECO 520)
3. a 500-level macroeconomics course (ECO 521)
4. a 500-level microeconomics course (ECO 533)
5. a 600-level macroeconomics course (ECO 621)
6. a 600-level microeconomics course (ECO 633)
7. a 500 level mathematics course (MTH 512)
8. 600 level econometrics (ECO 620)
B. Additional requirements are as follows:
1. two courses in an area of specialization in a major
economic discipline (e.g., international trade) or two
related disciplines (e.g., health economics and labor
economics)
2. comprehensive examinations over the core and area
of specialization
C. Furthermore, all applicants must submit their scores
on the GRE, hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution
of recognized standing, and have demonstrated, by their
undergraduate record, capability of completing an M.A. program.
In addition, foreign students are required to score 90 on
the internet based, 600 on the paper based, or 235 computer
based Test of English as a Foreign Language.
