Students learn to analyze economic data toidentify and addresss problems that arise in a changing national and global economy, and study the broader historical and social conte xt in which economic relationships occur and economic policies are applied. For admission, students must have a Bachelor's Degree, two letters of recommendation from professors familiar with the students academic work, a two page statement describing the student's reasons for undertakng graduate work in Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics and Intermediate Macroeconomics, familiarity with differential calculus and statistics, undergraduate grades that indicate a high probability for success in a graduate program. The GRE exam is not required, but recommended. Submission of G RE scores is strongly recommended for students graduating from non-U. S. universities. The M.A. candidate may select either the thesis or non-thesis option.
Students select one of the following tracks, and complete the courses required in the chosen track.
The study of economics with emphasis on international trade and the economics of international relations and global markets. ECO557 International Economics ECO558 International Macroeconomics ECO561 Economics of Underdeveloped Countries Economics of Public Policy. Emphasizes the economic analysis of public and social goals and policy choices. Emphasizes the economic analysis of financial markets and financial institutions. For students who intend to work in the financial industry.