M.A. Program Requirements

An M.A. student completes at least 24 credits of advanced course work, maintaining at least a "B" average.  Of these 24 credits, 6 may be earned in advanced undergraduate courses, provided they are not open to sophomores, and 9 credits are elective credits. Each student also has the option of including up to 6 credits in a related field outside of the Department of Economics, subject to approval of his or her advisory committee.  Three of the credits in a related field may be among the allowed undergraduate courses. Students must also complete a Master's paper (see details under “The M.A. Final Examination” below).

The core courses are:

• Mathematical Economics: Econ 5301(3 credits)
• MicroeconomicTheory: Econ 5201(3 credits)
• Macroeconomic Theory:  Econ 5202 (3 credits)
• Econometrics: Econ 5311 and Econ 5312 (3 credits)

For a sample course sequence, please see the Graduate Handbook.