Consumer Economics is an analysis of the family economic system as a producing and consuming unit within the larger economy. Housing is an analysis of the consumption and investment in housing and its impact on families, the community, and the economy. Courses include a multi-disciplinary examination of family housing decisions, with special attention to housing policy. The Department of Economics at the University of Miami offers selective, high quality Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts programs. Students with a bachelor's degree may apply directly for either program although we encourage students to apply at the Ph.D. level if that is their ultimate goal.
Priority is assigned to both quality teaching and research.
Small classes afford each student theopportunity to participate in discussions and benefit from continuous faculty-student interaction. Both the classroom and research components are supplemented by colloquia presented by internationally recognized scholars. The University's proximity to the emerging nations of the Caribbean, Central and South America, as well as student demand, were major considerations in defining the specific areas of concentration. The Master of Arts program provides students with advanced training and hands-on experience in applying economic theory and econometric research tools. The Department of Economics offers programs of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Economics and Doctor of Philosophy in Economics.