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

• ECON 630 - Microeconomic Theory Units: 3
• ECON 631 - Applied Microeconomic Methods Units: 3
• ECON 640 - Econometrics Units: 3
• ECON 640L - Econometrics Laboratory I Units: 1
• ECON 641 - Applied Research in Econometrics Units: 3
• ECON 641L - Econometrics Laboratory II Units: 1
• ECON 740 - Seminar in Applied Economic Research Units: 3
• ECON 795 - Internship in Economics Units: 3

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.