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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Economics
Discipline
Humanities
Minor
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This 32-unit Master's program in Economics offers a core curriculum in mathematical methods, microeconomic analysis, economic research methods, and economic analysis. Students can choose between a thesis or comprehensive exam culminating experience and select electives in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. The program prepares graduates for careers in economics, research, and related fields.
Program Outline
Outline:
Core Courses (16 units)
- ECON 104 - Mathematical Methods for Economics (4 units)
- ECON 201 - Seminar in Microeconomic Analysis (3 units)
- ECON 203A - Economic Research Methods (3 units)
- ECON 205 - Workshop in Economic Analysis (3 units)
- Complete One Course:
- ECON 202 - Seminar in Macroeconomic Analysis (3 units)
- ECON 235 - Seminar in Monetary Theory and Policy (3 units)
Electives (12 units)
- Approved 100- or 200-level courses
Culminating Experience (4 units)
Plan A (Thesis)
- ECON 299 - Master's Thesis (1-6 units)
Plan B (Comprehensive Exam)
- ECON 298E - Special Study Comprehensive Exam (1 unit)
- One additional Economics elective (3 units) Total Units Required (32 units) Elective courses must be planned in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. The maximum number of upper-division undergraduate units that can be applied toward the master's degree is 12. Upon completion of the degree requirements, the student must have achieved minimum candidacy and SJSU Cumulative grade point averages of 3.0 in order to graduate.
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