The Master of Science in Economics (MSE) offers increased flexibility and an expanded array of options to master’s students. The MSE is a more broad-based program than our MSIE program and allows students to have more choices in course selections based on their preferences and career plans. Students completing this program may pursue a career as a generalist in both private and public sectors.

Degree Requirements

The degree requires completion of four required courses and six elective courses (30 credits). All courses carry three credit hours unless otherwise indicated. Faculty will advise students as to which courses they should complete each semester. The program must be completed in no more than five years.

Required Courses (4 courses, 12 credits)

EC 710 Macroeconomics
EC 720 Applied Microeconomics
EC 750 Applied Econometrics
EC 785 Topics in Economics OR
EC 786 Topics in International Economics

Elective Courses (6 courses, 18 credits)

EC 721 Collective Choice and Tax Policy
EC 724 Cost-Benefit Analysis and Impact Evaluation
EC 730 International Trade Theory and Policy
EC 740 International Monetary Economics
EC 742 Development Economics
EC 755 Global Data Analysis
EC 760 Applied Time Series Methods
EC 790 Internship
Or one graduate-level course relevant to economics, subject to the program director's approval.