Program Overview

University of Maryland Economics Program

The University of Maryland offers a comprehensive economics program with various undergraduate and graduate degree options.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program in economics provides students with a solid foundation in economic theory, econometrics, and applied economics. The program includes:

• Program Information and Advising
• Courses
• Internships and Career Exploration
• Undergraduate Research
• Graduation
• Preparing for Graduate School
• Department and Co-curricular Opportunities

Graduate Program

The graduate program in economics offers a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Applied Economics. The program includes:

• Ph.D. Program Description
• Prospective Ph.D. Student Information
• Information for Current Ph.D. Students
• About Our Ph.D. Students
• Master of Science in Applied Economics

Research Areas

The economics department at the University of Maryland has several research areas, including:

• Development, Labor, and Public Economics
• Macroeconomics and International Economics
• Microeconomic Theory, Behavioral Economics, Industrial Organization
• Econometrics
• Economic History, Institutions, and Political Economy

Course Details

One of the courses offered is ECON499: Independent Research in Economics, which involves directed research under the supervision of a faculty member. The prerequisites for this course include:

• 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (ECON230, ECON321, BMGT230, STAT400)
• 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (ECON305, ECON325)
• 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (ECON306, ECON326)
• Minimum of 3 credits from ECON400-499 course range
• Restriction: Permission of BSOS-Economics department
• Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs
• Credits: 1-3
• Grading Method: Regular, Pass-Fail, Audit