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Full Description

The Master of Arts in Economics degree provides prepares graduates for a career as an analyst in government or the private sector, as well as for doctoral study.

The Economics major comprises the following concentrations:

• The Economic Analysis concentration has a distinct advantage for students in its focus on the development of strong analytical and quantitative skills. Students are well-trained in the application of economic theory and methods of statistical analysis.
• The Financial Economics concentration is primarily designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the financial services industry, including commercial banking, investment banking, insurance, real estate and financial advising.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Undergraduate students in the Economics or Finance major who are applying to the combined bachelor's/master's program with the M.A.E. degree must have earned a minimum 60 credit hours (junior standing) and have a minimum 3.200 overall GPA. In addition, students in the B.B.A. degree in Finance must have earned a minimum B grade in ECON 32040.

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Funding deadline: February 15
    Applications must be submitted by these deadlines to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
  • Application deadline: February 15 (international student) and June 1 (domestic student)
    Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Spring Semester
  • Funding deadline: October 15
    Applications must be submitted by these deadlines to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
  • Application deadline: October 15 (international student) and November 15 (domestic student)
    Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Understand and apply fundamental economic concepts.
2. Formulate and test hypotheses.
3. Access and use appropriate information.
4. Demonstrate analytic and quantitative skills.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Economic Analysis Concentration Requirements

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Students selecting ECON 62092 must also complete either ECON 62199 or two additional Economics (ECON) courses for a total of 9 credit hours.

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Students selecting the ECON 62199 must also complete either ECON 62092 or one additional Economics (ECON) course for a total of 9 credit hours.

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Students may select any graduate-level Economics (ECON) courses subject to the approval of the graduate coordinator.

Financial Economics Concentration Requirements

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Students selecting ECON 62092 must also complete an additional course, for a total of 6 credit hours.

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Students may select any graduate-level Economics (ECON) or Finance (FIN) courses subject to the approval of the graduate coordinator.

Graduation Requirements

• Students entering the program will be expected to have completed undergraduate courses in intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, differential calculus and statistics. Any deficiencies must be made up before the start of the program. These background courses do not count toward the 30 credit hours required for the M.A.E. degree.
• Students may also select, with departmental approval, a limited number of courses outside the Department of Economics.

• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus

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