Introduction | Program Description | Courses Offered | Requirements |

The Economics Department offers a variety of graduate courses toward the completion of a Master of Arts degree. M.A. students may also select several courses from outside the Department of Economics.

The M.A. program is open to men and women from both the United States nd other countries with sound quantitative backgrounds and a good command of the English language. Applicants are expected to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examinations and prior course work that demonstrates an aptitude for graduate study in economics. Students generally have strong undergraduate training in economics, but some students have a strong quantitative background and little training in economics. Students whose native language is other than English are also required to take the TOEFL examination. Admissions preference is given to students with TOEFL scores in the range of 600 or above. Graduate assistantships and University Fellowships are not awarded to students studying for the M.A. degree or other non-terminal disciplinary degree.

Courses available on a regular basis include microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, mathematical economics, public finance, economic development, international economics, and health economics. A student with strong undergraduate training, a good grasp of English, and who is able to study full time, will be able to complete the degree in one calendar year. Students whose first language is not English, or who have little background in economics, typically require three semesters plus a summer.