Masters of Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A program GPA of 3.0 is required by the Chambers College. | ||
| ECON 510 | Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON 520 | Small Data Methods | 3 |
| ECON 582 | MS Economics Practicum | 3 |
| Required Area of Emphasis | 9 | |
Empirical Economics | ||
Political Economy | ||
| Select four of the following or additional Area of Emphasis plus one elective: | 12 | |
| History of Economic Thought | ||
| Institutional Economics | ||
| American Economic History | ||
| Econometric Theory and Practice | ||
| Causal Inference | ||
| Public Economics Theory and Practice | ||
| Regional Economics | ||
| Health Economics Theory and Practice | ||
| Economics of Labor | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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A course cannot be used to satisfy both the AOE and Elective requirement. Must be 10 unique courses.
Full-Time Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| ECON 510 | 3 | AoE | 3 | AoE | 3 |
| ECON 520 | 3 | Elective | 9 | ECON 582 | 3 |
| AoE | 3 | ||||
| Elective | 3 | ||||
| 12 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Total credit hours: 30 | |||||
Part-Time Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| ECON 510 | 3 | AoE | 3 | AoE or Elective | 3 |
| ECON 520 | 3 | Elective | 3 | ||
| 6 | 6 | 3 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| AoE | 3 | AoE or Elective | 6 | ECON 582 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||||
| 6 | 6 | 3 | |||
| Total credit hours: 30 | |||||
Areas of Emphasis
Empirical Economics Area of Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum grade of C- is required. | ||
| ECON 525 | Econometric Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ECON 526 | Causal Inference | 3 |
| ECON 561 | Regional Economics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Political Economy Area of Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum grade of C-is required. | ||
| ECON 521 | History of Economic Thought | 3 |
| ECON 522 | Institutional Economics | 3 |
| ECON 523 | American Economic History | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Accelerated Program
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degree Requirements
The Chambers College Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (ABM) program offers highly motivated economics students with an interest in the Master of Science in Economics the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in an accelerated format. In order to be eligible for this program, student's must:
- Have a 3.0 after the fall semester of their sophomore year,
- Have completed 24 undergraduate credits in residence,
- Indicate interest in the program by March of their junior year, and
- Successfully complete the required courses.
ABM Requirements
Successfully complete all undergraduate and graduate requirements including grade stipulations for courses and grade point average (GPA) requirements. Students should take ECON 421 ECON 425 as part of their Economic Electives in their undergraduate work. Must possess a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all major courses, calculated using all attempted GPA hours unless excluded by the D/F repeat policy.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Requirements | 108 | |
| Shared Bachelor's/Master's Coursework | 12 | |
| Graduate Coursework | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 138 | |
Shared Coursework Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. | ||
| ECON 520 | Small Data Methods | 3 |
| AOE Course | 6 | |
| MS Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| BCOR 121 | 2 | ACCT 201 | 3 | ||
| BCOR 191 | 1 | ECON 201 | 3 | ||
| BCOR 199 | 3 | ENGL 101 | 3 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | MATH 150 | 3 | ||
| GEF 2B, 5, 6, or 7 | 3 | ||||
| Minor/Unrestricted Elective | 3 | ||||
| GEF 2B, 5, 6, or 7 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| ECON 202 | 3 | BCOR 299 | 3 | ||
| ECON 225 | 3 | ECON 301 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 102 | 3 | Chambers Elective | 3 | ||
| GEF 2B, 5, 6, or 7 | 6 | Minor/Unrestricted Elective | 3 | ||
| GEF 2B, 5, 6, or 7 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| ECON 302 | 3 | ECON 425 | 3 | ||
| Chambers Elective | 6 | Chambers Elective | 6 | ||
| Minor/Unrestricted Elective | 6 | Minor/Unrestricted Elective | 6 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Chambers Elective | 3 | Chambers Elective | 3 | ||
| ECON 520 | 3 | ECON 482 | 3 | ||
| MS AOE | 3 | MS AOE | 3 | ||
| Minor/Unrestricted Elective | 6 | MS AOE/Elective | 3 | ||
| Minor/Unrestricted Elective | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Fifth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| ECON 510 | 3 | MS Elective | 3 | ECON 582 | 3 |
| MS Elective | 3 | MS AOE/Elective | 3 | MS AOE/Elective | 3 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Total credit hours: 138 | |||||
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In order to register on time for Fall, students must apply for ABM by March 1 prior to Senior year.
Major Learning Outcomes
Master of Science in Economics
Learning Goal 1: Students will be able to demonstrate economics expertise in the application of microeconomic theory to local, state, and federal policy.
Learning Goal 2: Students will be able to identify the impacts of economic activity and policy on multiple stakeholders through the application of economic theory and modern quantitative methods.
Learning Goal 3: Students will be able to collect data and analyze it using modern data analysis tools and econometric methods.
Learning Goal 4: Students will be able to analyze and summarize the scholarly literature to identify areas of agreement and disagreement.
Learning Goal 5:Students will be able to communicate complex economic analysis to diverse audiences orally and in writing.