Economics (M.A.)

Name: Economics (M.A.)
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Note: Under both plans, no program may contain more than nine units of approved courses outside economics. In addition, no program may contain more than six units of 500-level courses. A written comprehensive examination covering the core fields of microeconomics and econometrics is required for Pla

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Under both plans, no program may contain more than nine units of approved courses outside economics. In addition, no program may contain more than six units of 500-level courses. A written comprehensive examination covering the core fields of microeconomics and econometrics is required for Plan B students. Students selecting Plan A must include ECON 799A in their program and complete a master’s thesis.

Advancement to Candidacy

In addition to the general requirements for advancement to candidacy described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees, the student must have completed ECON 630, ECON 631, ECON 640, and ECON 641 with at least a 3.0 (B) average and no individual core course grade lower than a 2.7 (B-). Deficiencies may be addressed by retaking core courses.

Specific Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master’s degree described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees, the student must complete an approved graduate program of 33 units. Students selecting Plan A must include ECON 799A in the program of study and complete a master’s thesis. Students selecting Plan A will complete 24 units of required coursework to include

ECON 630 - Microeconomic Theory Units: 3
ECON 631 - Applied Microeconomic Methods Units: 3
ECON 640 - Econometrics Units: 3
ECON 641 - Applied Research in Econometrics Units: 3
ECON 650 - Statistical Tools for Economics Units: 3
ECON 740 - Seminar in Applied Economic Research Units: 3
ECON 795 - Internship in Economics Units: 3
ECON 799A - Thesis Units: 3

Plan B

Students selecting Plan B must complete a written comprehensive examination covering the core fields of microeconomics and econometrics. Students selecting Plan B will complete 21 units of required coursework to include

ECON 630 - Microeconomic Theory Units: 3
ECON 631 - Applied Microeconomic Methods Units: 3
ECON 640 - Econometrics Units: 3
ECON 641 - Applied Research in Econometrics Units: 3
ECON 650 - Statistical Tools for Economics Units: 3
ECON 740 - Seminar in Applied Economic Research Units: 3
ECON 795 - Internship in Economics Units: 3 and
12 units of approved electives

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