2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]
Economics, M.A.
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The Master of Arts in Economics program prepares the student for a career as a professional economist in business and government and for further graduate work in the field of economics. Prior degree work in economics is not required.
Applicants must submit official transcripts of their complete academic record, two letters of reference, and scores on the GRE or GMAT. In the most recent class of entrants, the average undergraduate GPA was 3.50. Prerequisite courses that must be taken prior to enrollment are principles of economics (ECON 224 or equivalent) and business calculus (MATH 122 or equivalent). An applicant whose native language is not English is required to take the TOEFL and earn a score of at least 600 (250 computer-based score) or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam and earn a score of at least 7.0.
Enrollment in the program may begin in either the fall or spring semester, although the department encourages students to begin their studies in the fall semester.
The M.A. in economics normally takes three full semesters of work. Each student must complete 30 credit hours and maintain a B average (3.00) in the program. No more than 6 hours of this total may be thesis credit. The student is also required to take at least four courses at the 700-800 level, with at least a B average in those courses.
From acceptance until the creation of the thesis committee, the M.A. student is advised by the graduate coordinator of economics. Before the end of the first semester of study, the student must construct a program of study that indicates the courses to be taken. This program (and any subsequent changes) must be approved by the graduate coordinator, the associate dean for academic affairs, and the dean of The Graduate School.
A suitable program of study will generally consist of the following: |