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Nov 25, 2024
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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Economics
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Program Description
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 emphasis:
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Business Economics
- General Economics
Our program also offers an accelerated Master’s 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 Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in five years.
A limited number of research and teaching assistantships and scholarships may be available to qualified students.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
| Master of Science | Option A | | | Option B | | | Accelerated | Many Economics department courses satify the requirements for the Master of Sciene in Operations Managment (MSOM) degree.
Core Requirements
No converted graduate credit will be granted for ECON 301 Intermediate Microeconomics and ECON 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics. Credits: 3 Credots: 3 Credits: 3 Credits: 3 Additional Admission Requirements
GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based
The minimum prerequisites for unconditional admission into the program are successful completion of ECON 301, ECON 302, and undergraduate courses in statistics and calculus.
Two letters of reference are required. General Requirements (Master’s Degree)
Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.
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