Program Overview

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University of Maryland Program Information

The University of Maryland offers various programs in the field of economics.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program provides students with a comprehensive education in economics, including courses, internships, and research opportunities.

Program Information and Advising

The program information and advising section provides students with guidance on course selection, degree requirements, and career opportunities.

Courses

The undergraduate program offers a range of courses in economics, including introductory courses, intermediate courses, and advanced courses.

Internships and Career Exploration

The internships and career exploration section provides students with opportunities to gain practical experience in the field of economics and explore career options.

Undergraduate Research

The undergraduate research section provides students with opportunities to engage in research projects and work with faculty members.

Graduation

The graduation section provides information on degree requirements, commencement ceremonies, and post-graduation opportunities.

Preparing for Graduate School

The preparing for graduate school section provides students with guidance on preparing for graduate studies in economics.

Department and Co-curricular Opportunities

The department and co-curricular opportunities section provides students with information on departmental events, student organizations, and other co-curricular activities.

Graduate Program

The graduate program offers advanced degrees in economics, including a Ph.D. program and a Master of Science in Applied Economics.

Ph.D. Program Description

The Ph.D. program in economics is designed to provide students with advanced training in economic theory, econometrics, and research methods.

Prospective Ph.D. Student Information

The prospective Ph.D. student information section provides prospective students with information on admission requirements, application procedures, and financial aid.

Information for Current Ph.D. Students

The information for current Ph.D. students section provides current students with information on degree requirements, course offerings, and research opportunities.

About Our Ph.D. Students

The about our Ph.D. students section provides information on the background, research interests, and career goals of current Ph.D. students.

Master of Science in Applied Economics

The Master of Science in Applied Economics program is designed to provide students with advanced training in applied economics, including courses in econometrics, economic theory, and policy analysis.

Research

The research section provides information on the research areas and interests of the faculty members in the Department of Economics.

Development, Labor, and Public Economics

The development, labor, and public economics section provides information on research in development economics, labor economics, and public economics.

Macroeconomics and International Economics

The macroeconomics and international economics section provides information on research in macroeconomics and international economics.

Microeconomic Theory, Behavioral Economics, Industrial Organization

The microeconomic theory, behavioral economics, industrial organization section provides information on research in microeconomic theory, behavioral economics, and industrial organization.

Econometrics

The econometrics section provides information on research in econometrics, including statistical analysis and data modeling.

Economic History, Institutions, and Political Economy

The economic history, institutions, and political economy section provides information on research in economic history, institutions, and political economy.

ECON899: Doctoral Dissertation Research

The ECON899 course is a doctoral dissertation research course that provides students with the opportunity to work on their dissertation research under the guidance of a faculty member.

• Credits: 6
• Grading Method: Regular
• Department of Economics
• University of Maryland
• Location: 3114 Tydings Hall, 7343 Preinkert Dr., College Park, MD 20742