2013-2014 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Economics


 

Program Description
The 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

The program also offers an Accelerated Master’s Degree in Economics  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.

Student Support and Engagement Opportunities
The Department of Economics prides itself on providing excellent academic programs and offers high-quality services to students. A limited number of research and teaching assistantships and scholarships may be available to qualified graduate students. The Economics Graduate Student Association (EGSA) supports graduate-student engagement opportunities, as well.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees


Master of Science Option A
  Option B
  Accelerated 

Core Requirements


Total Required Credits: 30(Option A)-32(Option B)

No converted graduate credit will be granted for ECON 301 Intermediate Microeconomics and ECON 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics.

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.

See Masters Degree Requirements 

Course Offerings


Economics (ACCT, AGEC, BADM, ECON) Course Offerings 

Many Economics department courses satify the requirements for the Master of Sciene in Operations Managment (MSOM) degree.