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Nov 09, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Applied Economics, M.A., Applied Economics Track
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This track emphasizes the application of economic theory with quantitative skills and computer literacy as required by corporations and financial institutions in their economic decision-making processes. A rigorous theoretical economic framework is established for the study of government policy and the growing openness of the U.S. economy to international competition and economic events. At the same time, mathematical rigor is not compromised. The necessary concepts are developed from the basics but at a more deliberate pace than in a Ph.D. program.
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.
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Degree Requirements
Every student must earn at least 30 credit hours in an approved program of study. This plan does not require a master’s thesis or master’s papers. A comprehensive final exam is required.
All courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.000) or better and a B (3.000) average in all the courses taken in the program.
Students take three required core courses in economics that form the building blocks for further study and analysis in economics. Another three required courses provide applied training in econometrics and microeconomic analysis. Four additional elective courses are needed to complete the degree. Some courses are offered in sequence, which means they are not offered every term.
Required Core Courses (9 Credit Hours)
Required Applied Economics Courses (9 Credit Hours)
Three courses from the following:
Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)
Four courses from the following, if not already taken to fulfill the approved economics requirements:
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