Top Admission Requirements Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of their undergraduate studies, but professional interests and relevant work experience also will be considered. Therefore, in addition to the standard application form and official transcripts, students must submit a resume or statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation. 440.304 Mathematical Methods for Economists before they may take any graduate-level courses. These courses do not count toward the ten-course requirement for the M.A. degree in applied economics. Applicants who apply for special student status because they wish to take just a few courses of interest must satisfy the same admission requirements as degree candidates.
Enrollment is subject to review by the applied economics admissions committee.
Back to Top Course Requirements Within a period of five years, the degree candidate must complete 10 one-term courses approved by an advisor. Four of the 10 are required core courses with the remaining six courses being electives. The core courses can be taken in any order except that 440.605 Statistics must have been completed before a student can enroll in 440.606 Econometrics . Electives are chosen in consultation with the student's advisor to support interests and goals. Students may also consider the relevant offerings of the Schools of Advanced International Studies, Engineering, and Hygiene and Public Health.