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Economics, M.A.

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The M.A. in economics degree is only available to students currently in the Ph.D. program in economics  at SMU.

Degree Requirements

Students pursuing the Ph.D. program  are qualified to receive the M.A. degree after fulfilling the following requirements: 1) passing the written comprehensive (qualifying) examinations in microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory, and 2) completing 30 credit hours of courses in their program. These include the following required seven core courses and three elective courses:

Required Core Courses (21 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Three courses from the following:

Total: 30 Credit Hours

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