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2009-2010 University Catalog
Economics, MA
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Banner Code: LA-MA-ECON
The master’s degree in economics strengthens students’ knowledge of economic theory and improves their skills in applying the theory to economic problems. Graduates are qualified to read and judge other research and conduct their own research, either individually or as members of government or business teams. They are also prepared to write policy analysis articles. Students who plan to pursue a PhD in economics should apply directly to the doctoral program.
This program of study is offered by the Department of Economics .
For policies governing all graduate degrees, see the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog. |
Application Requirements
Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree, which does not have to be in economics, from an accredited institution. They should have satisfactorily completed intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics and MATH 108 or equivalent, and at least one semester of calculus before enrolling in any graduate courses. Students entering the master’s program should be familiar with basic statistics as well. Students also should have earned a 3.00 GPA in the last two years of undergraduate work and in all economics courses, as well as satisfactory scores on the GRE (subject exam is optional).
All applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a brief personal statement explaining their interest in the program. Degree Requirements
Students pursuing this degree must complete 30 graduate credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.00. Three required courses (9 credits):
Seven elective courses (21 credits)
- Chosen from courses in economics from any of the fields offered by the department.
Note:
Students may receive departmental permission to substitute up to 6 credits of electives taken outside economics in closely related fields. Students may also elect the thesis option, which offers 6 credits for independent research and writing under the supervision of a faculty member in lieu of 6 credits of electives. Comprehensive Exams
Students must pass pass comprehensive exams in micro- and macroeconomics. Exams are offered twice each year. Notes:
Although the department does not guarantee availability of courses every semester, a typical first-year sequence includes ECON 611 and 630, and an elective in the fall, and ECON 612 and 615, and an elective in the spring. If possible, part-time students should arrange their work schedules to take two courses per semester in the first year.
Master’s degree students must enroll at the Arlington Campus for core theory courses. |
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