Master of Science Program

The M.S. program offers considerable flexibility to fit your educational goals. If you use the degree as a foundation for a doctorate, you will emphasize economic theory and analytical research tools. If you seek a terminal professional degree, you will focus your studies on the concepts and analytical techniques used by analysts and managers in industries, governments, and other organizations.

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Doctor of Philosophy Program

The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares successful candidates for positions in higher education, the private sector, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Generally the first year is devoted to completion of the core course requirements and written core examination; the second year is given to courses in an area of specialization, a research paper, and preparation for the oral preliminary examination and defense of the dissertation proposal; and the third to the completion of research leading to the dissertation.

You will work with an initial program planning committee and advisor to tailor a program to fit your interests. Your program will build on core courses in economic theory and quantitative methods. These courses provide a solid understanding of economic theory and its application, including an understanding of quantitative methods -- the tools of applied economic analysis.

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