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Program Requirements

The Master of Arts Degree in Economics is an analytic degree that provides students with a flexible set of skills. Our program develops analytical skills by combining a strong foundation in theory with applied research. Students leave the program able to apply both theory and research skills to workplace and educational settings. Please be advised that if you want to use the MA in Economics as a stepping stone to a PhD in Economics, you might be advised to pursue a MS in Mathematics. We’ve developed a guide to help you decide which route you might want to pursue.

Students demonstrate their skills through coursework, comprehensive examinations in theory, and a research project or thesis.

The MA degree requires 45 units, including a terminal exercise and 2 comprehensive exams. Full-time students can often complete the program within one year, if they desire.

Required Courses

  • Econ 6101 Micro Economic Theory I (4)
  • Econ 6102 Micro Economic Theory II (4)
  • Econ 6105 Macro Economic Theory (4)
  • Econ 6400 Econometrics (4)
  • Econ 6511 Advanced Applied Econometrics (4)

Electives

I. Three graduate Seminars in Economics (12)
Choice of: (each course is worth 4 units)

  • Econ 6200 Seminar: Comparative Economic Systems.
  • Econ 6250 Seminar: Project Analysis.
  • Econ 6315 Seminar: Monetary Theory
  • Econ 6370 Seminar: Public Sector Economics.
  • Econ 6520 Seminar: Industrial Organization and Public Policy.
  • Econ 6680 Seminar: Labor Economics.
  • Econ 6700 Seminar: International Economics.
  • Econ 6710 Seminar: International Economic Development.

II. Two Elective Courses (8)
Elective courses include

  • any Economics course above 6100 that is not part of the required course work
  • an upper division or graduate course in Mathematics or Statistics (with consent of the graduate advisor)

Terminal Exercises

I. A Terminal Exercise (5)
Choice of one:

  • Econ 6910 University Thesis (5)
  • Econ 6896 Research Methods (5)

II. Passage of two comprehensive theory exams: one in macroeconomics and one in microeconomics.

Total Units for the M.A.    45

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