Associate Professors--King, Mar, Potepan
Assistant Professor--Xu
Minor in Economics
M.A. in Economics
The Master of Arts in Economics emphasizes preparation for further graduate work and professional training for those in business and public service. The Master of Arts in Economics with a Concentration in Applied Economics is available to students seeking strong application skills in their graduate training. The core of both programs focuses on theory and is appropriate for students who are interested in either a terminal master of arts or in pursuing further specialized graduate studies toward the doctorate. The Applied Economics Concentration is specifically designed to prepare students for professional positions as researchers or administrators in the public and private sectors. Instruction focuses on economic decision making and quantitative analysis, particularly the analytic and methodological skills essential to the design, evaluation, and operation of complex institutional systems. The concentration is specifically designed for students interested in a master of arts as preparation for employment in research firms or departments; public utilities; banks; international trade companies; federal, state and local government; planning and forecasting specialties; statistical and computer intensive occupations; and national manufacturers, among others. Both programs are rigorous in their standards, contain substantive offerings, and stress the development of writing skills.
For those who continue on to a Master of Arts or Ph.D. in Economics, there are professional positions to be found in the business world, teaching, and government at all levels.
In addition, economics is excellent preparation for graduate study in: law, business administration, public administration, urban studies, international relations, world business, health administration, and gerontology.
Courses for this discipline are listed in alphabetical sequence. Consult Index for page reference.
| Program | Units | |
| Core Courses | ||
| ECON 100 | Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 300 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON 301 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON 310 | Mathematics for Economists | 3 |
| ECON 311 | Statistical Methods and Interpretation I | 3 |
| ECON 605 | Senior Seminar in Economic Thought | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| One of the following quantitative courses | 3 | |
| ECON 312 | Statistical Methods and Interpretation II | |
| ECON 315 | Mathematical Economics | |
| ECON 320 | Introduction to Econometrics | |
| ECON 325 | Computerized Economic Analysis | |
| ECON 601 | Applied Microeconomics | |
| Four additional upper division courses of which three must be in economics. On prior advisement, one of the four courses may be in another department | 12 | |
| Total | 36 | |
| Program | Units | |
| ECON 100 | Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 300 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory or | |
| ECON 301 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| Electives in economics and related fields on advisement of which not more than six units are in other departments | 12 | |
| Total | 21 | |
MASTER OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS
Graduate Advisers--Sisk, VencillAdmission to Program
For admission to the graduate program in Economics, a student must meet the general university requirements as stated in this Bulletin. To qualify for classified status, a student must earn a 3.0 grade point average in an undergraduate major in economics, with a grade of at least a B in the first semester of intermediate macro and micro theory (ECON 300 and 301), mathematics for economists (ECON 310) or a semester of calculus (MATH 220), and statistical method and interpretation (ECON 311), or equivalent. Students who do not have B's in all of the above four courses, or who did not major in economics but earned overall grade point averages of 3.0 or better, may be admitted conditionally. If room is available, students with less than 3.0 averages, but at least 2.7, may be admitted. Students admitted conditionally should understand that any prerequisite courses indicated in their conditional admission can not be applied toward their graduate program.
Courses for this discipline are listed in alphabetical sequence. Consult Index for page reference. Students may select any upper division courses with the exception of ECON 300, 301, 305, 310, and 311.
| Program | Units | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| ECON 700 | Seminar: Macroeconomic Theory I | 3 |
| ECON 701 | Seminar: Microeconomic Theory I | 3 |
| ECON 710 | Seminar: Macroeconomic Theroy II | 3 |
| ECON 711 | Seminar: Microeconomic Theroy II | 3 |
| ECON 720 | Seminar: Applied Quantitative Techniques | 3 |
| ECON 730 | Seminar: Econometric Methods | 3 |
| Other Requirements | ||
| Graduate economics courses or upper division elective economics courses. May be taken upon advisement in an allied field or in interdisciplinary study | 6 | |
| ECON 898 | Master's Thesis and Oral Defense or | |
| Additional graduate economics courses and | ||
| Oral Comprehensive Examination | 6 | |
| Minimum total | 30 | |
Oral Comprehensive Examination: A three-hour comprehensive oral examination is required of all candidates who waive the thesis requirement. The examination covers macroeconomics, microeconomics, and one elective field chosen by the candidate. Examinations are conducted during the regular Fall and Spring semesters. No student is permitted to take the examination until the completion of 24 units of the Graduate Approved Program with a B (3.0) average. ECON 700 and 701 must be included in these 24 units. The examination may be taken only twice.