Master of Arts in Economics

Program Overview

The Master of Arts Degree in Economics offers the opportunity to engage in the study of contemporary economic issues. The curriculum also provides an innovative approach to the study of economic issues and problems from orthodox and alternative economic perspectives. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of economics analysis not only from the traditional point of view, but also from that of minority people and developing countries. Attuned to current problems of American and world economies, the program should attract a diverse group of students who wish to pursue a graduate study in applied Economics.

Admissions Requirements

The Department follows the General Admissions Requirements of the University published in this Catalog. However, applicants for the Master of Arts Degree in Economics are required to have an undergraduate major in economics or a related field and have demonstrated ability to succeed in graduate study. If these degrees were awarded more than five years prior to admission to the Master of Arts Degree in Economics, applicants must complete proficiency examinations in intermediate macroeconomics and microeconomics and attain a minimum grade of "B" in each proficiency examination.

Applicants whose undergraduate major is other than Economics or who have not taken Intermediate Macroeconomics and Intermediate Microeconomics are required to take these prerequisite courses.