Master of Science in Economics (MSE)

Master of Science in Economics (MSE)

This program emphasizes research and culminates with the completion of a thesis which puts your newly acquired research skills into practice. The intended audience are individuals seeking to further their skills in research. This program can also act as a bridge to a PhD program in economics and related fields.

You will learn:

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

Degree Requirements

The MS in Economics program provides students with advanced training in current microeconomic theory, quantitative economics, econometrics, and other fields of economics as well as rigorous research methods. The MS in Economics requires 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, three courses in electives as well as six hours of thesis work as the culminating activity. The program with a special session in August of a 2-credit course in mathematics for economists.

After a student completes a minimum of 9 credits of coursework, he/she will work with the graduate coordinator or graduate supervisor to develop a topic for the proposed thesis. All students are expected to have an initial meeting with the graduate coordinator to discuss their options, however, they can choose to work with any graduate faculty as their thesis supervisor. Meetings with the graduate coordinator and thesis supervisor will typically take place in a student’s second semester.

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.