2020/2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Economics
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OFFICE: Nasatir Hall 329
TELEPHONE: 619-594-1675 / FAX: 619-594-5062
WEBSITE: http://economics.sdsu.edu/
Undergraduate Information
Faculty
Emeritus: Adler, Boddy, Clement, Frantz, Gerber, Gifford, Grossbard, Hambleton, Kartman, Leasure, Madhavan, Nam, Popp, Poroy, Sebold, Steinberg, Stewart, Thayer, Turner, Venieris
Chair: Foad
Professors: Hilmer, C., Hilmer, M., Imazeki, Lee, Sabia, Shadbegian
Associate Professors: Balsdon, Foad, Shahriar
Assistant Professors: Abman, Fe, Liang, Lundberg
The Major
Economics is the science which studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Economics majors explore how producers, distributors, and consumers make their decisions. Majors also analyze the events that shape and result from these decisions. Inflation, unemployment, taxation, money and banking, efficiency, international exchange, and growth are some of the many parts of this complex system studied through the economics major at SDSU.
The Department of Economics offers two emphases which students may select to satisfy a wide range of career goals: (1) International Economics, where students can focus on worldwide economic policy and global business; and (2) Public Policy, in which students prepare for graduate study in law school, health administration, and business administration. A specialization in Quantitative Analysis is also offered which focuses on developing analytical and mathematical skills for conducting economic research. A fourth option is the comprehensive program offered in the general economics major, which provides breadth by covering areas from the emphases and specialization.
Economics majors may find employment in government, financial institutions, business, and international agencies. The combination of an economics major with a business minor provides a foundation for a variety of careers. And, students interested in studying the developing nations, the environment, government policies, or population will find that economics is a useful approach.
Many entry-level positions in business and government are available to students with a bachelor’s degree in economics. A graduate may find employment as a research, statistical, data, or pricing analyst. There are management trainee positions with banks, savings and loan associations, or other lending institutions. Economics majors may also be employed as sales representatives for firms which produce both “high tech” and consumer- related goods. A student contemplating graduate study in the field of economics should consider a career as an economics consultant, or as an economist for banks, investment companies or industry.
Impacted Program
The economics major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the economics major, students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete with a grade of C (2.0) or better: ECON 101 , ECON 102 ; ECON 201 or STAT 119 or STAT 250 ; one course selected from MATH 120 , MATH 124 , or MATH 150 ; MIS 180 . These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC);
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.40 or better;
- To be admitted to the emphasis in international economics (major code 22041), students must, in addition to satisfying the criteria above, also satisfy the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences;
- To be admitted to the emphasis in public policy (Major Code: 22041), students must, in addition to satisfying the criteria above, also complete COMM 160 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Course cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC).
To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).
Advising
All College of Arts and Letters majors are urged to consult with their department adviser as soon as possible; they are required to meet with their department adviser within the first two semesters after declaration or change of major.
Major Academic Plans (MAPs)
Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.
Graduate Information
Faculty
Hisham S. Foad, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics, Chair of Department (Graduate Adviser)
Christiana E. Hilmer, Ph.D., Professor of Economics
Michael J. Hilmer, Ph.D., Professor of Economics
Jennifer Y. Imazeki, Ph.D., Professor of Economics [Senate Distinguished Professor], Associate Chief Diversity Officer, Academic Affairs, Faculty and Staff Affairs
Kangoh Lee, Ph.D., Professor of Economics (Graduate Adviser)
Joseph J. Sabia, Ph.D., Professor of Economics
Ronald Shadbegian, Ph.D., Professor of Economics
Quazi H. Shahriar, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics
Ryan Abman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Economics (Graduate Adviser)
Hao Fe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Economics
Yang Liang, M.A., Assistant Professor of Economics
Clark C. Lundberg, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Economics
Assistantships
A number of teaching and research assistantships are available for qualified students. Appointments permitting up to 20 hours of service per week are available. In addition, students interested in pursuing teaching careers may apply for a teaching associate position. Application forms and additional information may be obtained from the graduate student coordinator of the Department of Economics.
Scholarships
Two general scholarship programs are available for qualified incoming and continuing economics M.A. students. Applications for the Terhune Scholarship and the McCuen Scholarship must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships by March 15 for awards distributed the following academic year. Terhune awards can be up to $10,000 and McCuen awards can be up to $20,000 annually. The department administers several additional scholarships, which are awarded each spring semester. These include the Center for Public Economics awards ranging from $300 to $1,500. Application forms and additional information may be obtained from the department office for these scholarship opportunities.
General Information
The Department of Economics offers a Master of Arts degree in economics. The program provides students with advanced training in decision-making techniques and quantitative analysis by building on a core of applied microeconomic and econometric classes. Students learn to apply analytic methods to business and policy issues, use advanced econometric methods and computer software. An internship program provides students with valuable work experience. The program is designed to (1) prepare students for careers in consulting, domestic and multinational firms and government agencies, (2) provide students with university-level teaching experience, and (3) provide advanced training in economics for students planning on entering a Ph.D. program.
Admission to Graduate Study
Students applying for admission to the Master of Arts program in economics should electronically submit the university application available at http://www.calstate.edu/apply along with the application fee by February 1 for fall admission.
All applicants must submit admissions materials separately to SDSU Graduate Admissions and to the Department of Economics.
Graduate Admissions
The following materials should be submitted by March 1 for fall admission:
Graduate Admissions
Enrollment Services
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-7416
- Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended;
- Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance.
- Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
- GRE scores (http://www.ets.org SDSU institution code 4682);
- English language score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (http://www.ets.org SDSU institution code 4682).
Department of Economics
The following materials must be submitted electronically via Interfolio, http://apply.interfolio.com/66442, by March 1.
- Two letters of recommendation;
- A personal statement of no more than 750 words that describes why you wish to pursue graduate study in economics.
For information regarding the admissions process, visit the department’s website at http://economics.sdsu.edu/.
International students interested in applying should first contact the International Student Center.
Visit the website at http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~econ/graduate.htm.
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.
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