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Economics, M.A.

Specific Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master’s degree described in Part Four of this bulletin, the student must complete an approved graduate program of 32 units. Each program must include

Note

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.