Economics

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Our graduate curriculum in economics prepares students for professions in business and government as well as for further graduate study. The program is built on a core curriculum of economic theory, which consists of courses in advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, and econometrics, and allows students to design individualized programs in one of the following four areas of emphases:

Business Economics
Agricultural Business
General Economics
Agricultural and Resource Economics

Our program also offers an accelerated masters program that enables exceptional students to begin their graduate studies while they complete their undergraduate degree. Students enrolled in this accelerated program can complete both their bachelors and masters degrees in five years.

A limited number of research and teaching assistantships and scholarships may be available to qualified students.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Master of Science:
Option A
Option B
Accelerated

See Master’s Degrees and Options for descriptions of available options. Individuals interested in the Accelerated option should contact the graduate coordinator for application requirements.

Core Requirements

No converted graduate credit will be granted for the following 300-499 advanced undergraduate courses: ECON 301 Intermediate Microeconomics, ECON 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics.

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based

Prerequisites for unconditional admission into the program are completion of ECON 301, ECON 302, Statistics and Calculus.

General Requirements (Master’s Degree)

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See Master’s Degree Requirements.

J.D./M.S. in Economics

A cooperative program between the University of South Dakota School of Law and South Dakota State University Department of Economics. The two institutions mutually accept up to nine semester hours of transferred credit. Students design their academic program in Economics to best suit their career goals and interests. For details, consult the USD Law School or SDSU Economics Department.