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MS Economics

The Master of Science in economics requires 30 completed credit hours and a thesis. The core courses are flexible depending upon the student’s preferences regarding application or theory.  Master of Science students must complete core coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and econometrics.  In addition to core coursework, students must complete elective courses to reach a total of 30 credit hours of coursework.  Six credit hours may come from thesis research registration. 

Students may enroll in the MS program on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Core Courses in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

Theoretical Sequence

Applied Sequence

ECG 700 – Fundamentals of Microeconomics

ECG 505 – Applied Microeconomic Analysis

ECG 703 Fundamentals of Macroeconomics

ECG 506 – Applied Macroeconomic Analysis

Credit cannot be earned for both ECG 700 and ECG 505, or for both ECG 703 and ECG 506.  

Core Sequences in Statistics and Econometrics

Theoretical Sequence

Applied Sequence

ST 421 – Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I

ST 514 — Statistics for Social Scientists II or
ST 512 — Experimental Statistics

ST 422 – Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II

ECG 561 – Applied Econometrics I

ECG 750 – Introduction to Econometric Methods

ECG 562 – Applied Econometrics II

Credit cannot be earned for both ECG 750 and ECG 561.  

Elective Courses

An additional five courses (15 credit hours) of electives are required, including at least three courses (9 credit hours) of ECG electives at the 5xx or 7xx level. Six hours of ECG 695 (Thesis Research) may be counted towards as elective credit. . 

Master’s Thesis

A thesis is required for the MS degree. Up to 6 credit hours of ECG 695 (Thesis Preparation) may be applied toward the major as electives (but may not replace the required 500-level or 700-level ECG electives). The thesis requirement is met upon successfully passing a final oral exam. The oral exam consists of an oral defense of the completed written thesis before the student’s thesis advisory committee.

Sample MS in Economics Curriculum