Effective Fall 2014
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| AREC 606/ECON 606 | Microeconomic Analysis I | 3 |
| AREC 635/ECON 635 | Econometric Theory I | 3 |
| AREC 706/ECON 706 | Microeconomic Analysis II | 3 |
| AREC 735/ECON 735 | Econometric Theory II | 2 |
| Select one from the following: | 1 | |
| Advanced Econometric Methods: Discrete Choice Models | ||
| Advanced Econometric Methods: Panel Data Models | ||
| Advanced Econometric Methods: Time Series Models | ||
| ECON 501 | Quantitative Methods for Economists | 3 |
| ECON 505 | History of Economic Thought | 3 |
| ECON 604 | Macroeconomic Analysis I | 3 |
| ECON 704 | Macroeconomic Analysis II | 3 |
| ECON 705 | Heterodox Approaches to Economics | 3 |
| Field Courses | ||
| Two pairs of field courses from among those designated by the department | 12 | |
| Electives | ||
| Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Research and Dissertation | ||
| ECON 698 | Research--Technical Paper 2 | 3 |
| ECON 793 | Seminar--Doctoral Research | 3 |
| ECON 799 | Dissertation | 18 |
| Exams 3 | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 72 | |
A minimum of 72 credits are required to complete this program.
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Electives do not include ECON 699 or ECON 784 or ECON 799. Electives must be at the 500-level or above, chosen with advisor approval.
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Completion of the Technical Paper, with satisfactory oral defense along with appropriate course work, satisfies the requirements for the Plan B M.A. degree.
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Students must pass the written Ph.D. Qualifying Examination, the preliminary Oral Examination, and the final Oral Examination.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |