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Master’s Program in Economics

Economics

The master of science and master of arts in economics are primarily intended to prepare students for doctoral studies in economics. Consequently, students are required to take the same first-year core theory and econometrics courses as the Ph.D. students. Students that choose to do a master of arts are required to satify the foreign language requirement by earning an additional 15 credits in a language.

Our graduates in economics are well prepared to continue their studies at the doctoral level. Our graduates have recently continued their studies at a variety of institutions, such as the University of Oregon, George Mason University, and Harvard Law School.

Graduate Employment

Students who have decided not to purse a Ph.D. or go to professional school, have found employment with a variety of public and private institutions, including a private environmental consulting firm, AT&T, and the Federal Reserve Bank. During their schooling, beyond finding employment, our graduates have found that studying economics leads to a fulfilling career.

Program Requirements

Regardless of which master's degree is chosen, a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits above a bachelor's degree for Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (paper) or 33 credits for Plan C (coursework only).

A student must also complete additional classes or research requirements to meet Plan A, B, or C graduation requirements.

Plan A: minimum of 6 research credits
Plan B: maximum of 3 research credits

M.S./M.A. in Economics

Application Information

For infomation on applying visit the School of Graduate Studies and clikc on the How to Apply to get to the applicaiation procedure information.