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Master of Economics (M.Ec.)

Master of Economics (M.Ec.)

This program is for individuals seeking advancement in their career, and/or seeking careers in more quantitative and analytical fields. The culminating activity is a capstone course designed to give students hands-on experience using the skills and knowledge gained through the program.

You will learn

  • Applied microeconomics
  • Analytical thinking
  • Quantitative analysis skills
  • Application of statistical methods to economic data
  • Independent analysis

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Degree Requirements

The M.Ec. program requires the completion of a capstone course as the culminating activity. The M.Ec. requires a completion of a minimum of 31 credits, including one course in math for economists, two core courses in microeconomic theory, two core courses in statistical methods and econometrics, four courses in electives and three credits of capstone course. The program begins with a special session in August of a 2-credit course in mathematics for economists.

A required meeting with the graduate coordinator will take place typically during your second semester to discuss your project to be completed in the capstone course.

A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required for continuation in and graduation from the program. All requirements for the degree must be completed within a period of seven years.

Table of Requirements

Course Number and TitleCredits
Core Requirements
ECON 501 Mathematics for Economists (2 cr)
ECON 511 Microeconomic Theory I (3 cr)
ECON 512 Microeconomic Theory II (3 cr)
ECON 521 Mathematical Statistics and Introduction to Advanced
Econometrics (4 cr)
ECON 522 Advanced Econometrics (4 cr)
16
Elective Courses
Twelve credits in approved courses that represents a disciplinary or interdisciplinary focus area. Courses must be approved by the graduate program director and cannot include more than 3 undergraduate credits. At least three credits must be economics electives.
12
Capstone Course
ECON 692 Capstone Course
3
Total31