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 Requirements for Master’s Degrees , 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.