2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

The Master of Science in International Economics (MSIE) is designed for students preparing for careers in international business or government as analysts or consultants. Students completing the program will typically seek employment with international trading companies, financial institutions, economic forecasting and consulting companies, international law firms, and various international organizations. In addition, the program prepares students for study at the doctoral level.

The aim of the MSIE program is to provide students with a solid foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods, and to equip them with the knowledge and functional skills necessary to compete in the global economy. These functional skills include the ability to apply sophisticated statistical methods to estimate and test economic models; the ability to apply advanced forecasting techniques for economic, financial, and marketing research; the ability to construct and use international financial databases and spreadsheets; and the ability to analyze international trade issues and policies, the international monetary system, the foreign exchange market and exchange rate risk management.

Admission Requirements

Students may apply for admission in the fall semester. To be admitted, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and must submit, along with the application, a statement of professional goals, two letters of recommendation, transcripts of previous academic work, and GRE scores (GMAT scores may be substituted). International students must also submit TOEFL scores and a statement of financial resources. In certain cases, an interview may be required. Candidates must also have completed undergraduate courses in Principles of Economics and in Principles of Statistics. Candidates may take these courses at Suffolk University prior to being admitted into the program.

Joint Degrees

(See the Joint Degree section of this catalog for more information)

• Juris Doctor/Master of Science in International Economics

Degree Requirements

The degree requires the successful completion of eight required courses and two elective courses. Full-time students entering in the Fall with the appropriate background can complete the program in one calendar year. The program is offered in the evening and students may enroll on a full- or part-time basis. A full-time course load is 12 credit hours per term. All courses carry 3 credit hours.

All degree, curriculum, and course descriptions are subject to review and revision.

Curriculum (MSIE)

Required Courses

EC 700 Quantitative Foundations of Economic Analysis (1 credit) *required for those who have not taken calculus at the college level

EC 710 Macroeconomics

EC 720 Applied Microeconomics

EC 730 International Trade Theory and Policy

EC 740 International Monetary Economics

EC 745 International Financial Economics

EC 750 Applied Econometrics

EC 755 Global Data Analysis

EC 760 Applied Time Series Methods

EC 786 Topics in International Economics

Elective Courses

(choose one course):

EC 742 Transition/Development Economics

EC 790 Internship (students with full time work experience are not eligible to take this course) 

or one graduate course, subject to Graduate Program Director’s approval, relevant to international economics and finance.

The faculty will advise students as to which courses they should complete each semester. This program must be completed in no more than five years.