Master of Science in Economics
The Master of Science in Economics program curriculum is designed to enhance quantitative and analytical skills.
The MS in Economics is open to all individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs. However, the curriculum is especially geared toward the following individuals:
- Undergraduates with a desire to enhance analytical skills to be more competitive or command a higher salary in the job market
- Individuals with a desire to strengthen one's application before pursuing an additional graduate degree
- Commonly this is a doctorate in Economics but our students also pursue Juris Doctorates, MBAs, and Ph.D.'s in related fields such as public policy or international affairs
- Engineers who seek to use their quantitative skills in an applied business, data analysis, or decision-making context
- Working individuals who are looking to formalize and broaden their expertise to advance their careers or become more effective in their current roles.
Internship Option
Minimum course credit hours at 6000 to 9000 level: 21
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 6105 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 6106 | Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 6140 | Econometrics I | 3 |
| ECON 6160 | Econometrics II | 3 |
| Economics Electives | 12 | |
| Internship | 3 | |
| Advisor approved electives | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Coursework Option
Minimum course credit hours at 6000 to 9000 level: 24
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 6105 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 6106 | Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 6140 | Econometrics I | 3 |
| ECON 6160 | Econometrics II | 3 |
| Economics electives | 12 | |
| Advisor approved electives | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Within those 30 credit hours, the student must choose 12 credit hours of Economics elective courses and 6 credits hours of elective courses either in Economics or in complementary areas such as Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, International Affairs, various areas in Management, or Public Policy, among other areas. The selection of these electives will be based on the student's chosen areas of concentration. The SOE Director of Graduate Studies along with the Academic Advisor will grant approvals for these courses.
Students must earn at least a ‘C’ in order for coursework to be considered towards degree requirements.
Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.70 at the time of graduation