Program Overview

Combined BA/MA in Economics Program

The Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts (BA/MA) degree in Economics program is designed for outstanding undergraduate students. It provides a strong base of knowledge and skills in economics, and at the same time accelerates completion of the Master of Arts degree. Students may take advantage of the overlap of courses in the BA and MA programs to receive their MA degrees in a shorter period than it would otherwise be possible.

Program Overview

The BA program in economics requires that students take 9 upper division elective courses. Students in the BA/MA program may take elective courses that would satisfy both the BA and MA requirement. Students should be economics majors and apply to the program during their junior year.

Admission Requirements

• Current enrollment in the Bachelor's degree program in economics at FIU.
• Completed at least 75 but not more than 90 credits of coursework.
• Completed Calculus I (MAC 2311) (or equivalent).
• Current GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Approval of the Graduate Committee.

General Requirements

• Meet the requirements of both the BA and the MA degree in economics.
• Up to 4 courses (12 credits) may be used in satisfying both the Bachelor's and Master's degree requirements in economics.

Program Details

Students in the BA/MA program are required to maintain a high GPA (3.0) to remain in the program. The grade requirements for an MA in economics will apply to courses that are counted toward the MA degree. The BA/MA program in economics requires that students take the GRE exam.