The curriculum is customized to suit the need of lawyers for more knowledge of economics, particularly applied microeconomic analysis of problems commonly encountered by lawyers and judges, and includes econometric analysis often encountered by the courts from expert witnesses on both sides of a case. Because many candidates for this degree plan prefer to pursue a degree while actively engaged in the practice of law, most courses in the degree plan are scheduled for evening hours.
Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirements for the M.A. in applied economics are as follows:
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale).
- Twelve credit hours of undergraduate economics, including two intermediate theory courses, one in microeconomics and one in macroeconomics.
- An introductory course in statistics.
- One term of calculus.
- Satisfactory GRE graduate school admission test scores if the undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.000.
Applicants for the M.A. in applied economics enrolling in the law and economics track must be enrolled in the Dedman School of Law.