Program Coordinator/Contact
Joseph M. Santos, Professor/Graduate Coordinator
Department of Economics
Scobey Hall 138, Box 504
605-688-4141
E-mail: joseph.santos@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/econ/grad
Program Information
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 Department of Economics offers an accelerated Master’s program, which allows qualified students to study towards a Master’s degree while completing their undergraduate degree. By combining course requirements for the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, students enrolled in the accelerated Master’s program may be able to complete a Master’s degree within five years.
Students may apply for admission into the accelerated Master’s program as early as the end of their sophomore year, but must have a GPA of at least 3.5 in Department of Economics courses to be considered for acceptance in the accelerated program. Students interested in the accelerated program should contact the Department of Economics graduate coordinator to obtain application requirements. Application and admission to the Graduate School is required.
Contact the Graduate Coordinator for further information.
Course Delivery Format
The Department of Economics delivers graduate courses in a face-to-face format. On occasion, the department may deliver an elective course in an online format.
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.
