Program of Study

Thirty-six (36) hours of graduate coursework which must include the following:
1.  Econ 8100    Applied Microeconomic Analysis
     Econ 8110    Macroeconomic Analysis
     Econ 8730 or Econ 8740
     Econ 8840    Applied Statistics and Econometrics II
2.  Eight elective economics courses chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser.
3.  A high-quality portfolio of coursework materials.

The courses listed below are in addition to the 36 hours required for the degree and will normally have been completed in a previous undergraduate degree program. However, they may be assigned as part of the admissions process based on a review of each student's transcript. Prerequisite courses can be exempted if equivalent coursework has been previously completed with grades of B or higher. (If a student received a grade lower than a B in a principles class, but subsequently received a grade of B or higher in an intermediate level class in the same subject, the requirement may also be exempted.)

  Econ 2105 Principles of Macroeconomics
  Econ 2106 Principles of Microeconomics, or
  PMAP 8141 Microeconomics for Public Policy

Portfolio of Coursework Materials

Students will assemble a Portfolio composed of materials from their course work. The Portfolio will be submitted during their proposed graduating semester. These materials may include items such as term papers, annotated bibliographies, and the like.

Forms

Download the Policy Track Program of Study form.

Graduation

All candidates for a degree must file a formal application for graduation for the Graduation Office (231 Sparks Hall).  Graduate degree candidates must apply at least two semesters in advance of the expected semester of graduation.   Contact the Graduation office  for more information