Master of Economics

The Master of Economic degree is sought by those who seek graduate level understanding, research and analytical capability, and practical application in the Economy Spectrum. Developed to provide advanced economic knowledge and know-how as a essential foundation for anybody The MA permit learning several specialties so that students can specifically concentrate in areas of professional or personal interest.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning outcomes objectives, the Master of Economics also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Conduct advanced economic analysis by incorporating the use of various data tools in the discovery of possible solutions for implementation.
• Compare and contrast various economics approaches to analyze their effect on the individual, group, and organization.
• Analyze the legal, regulatory, and compliance issues impacting economy in today’s market place.
• Evaluate and analyze Economic System components to determine their applicability in order to meet current and future needs, and evaluate the need for changes in policies and procedures.
• Distinguish and implement various analytical economic tools to conduct economic analysis and to communicate possible solutions and implementation plans for economy plans
• Focus on various economic strategies and approaches used by government in order to increase growth potential and integrate business functions into a coherent business strategy.
• Compare and contrast various strategies used by economists planners to effectively plan for current and future needs of customers.

Degree Program Requirements
Core Courses (24 credits ) Six Courses

ECON 481 The Development of Economic Thought
ECON 611 Microeconomic Theory)
ECON 615 Macroeconomic Theory
ECON 637 Econometrics I
ECON 840 Law and Economics I
ECON 866 Economic Development

Major Courses (9 credits )
Select 3 Courses from the List Bellow

ECON 412 Game Theory and Economics of Institutions
ECON 535 Survey of Applied Econometrics
ECON 612 Microeconomic Theory II
ECON 630 Mathematical Economics I
ECON 632 Economic Systems Design Principles and Experi¬ments
ECON 633 Economic Systems Design Case Studies and Analysis
ECON 634 Economic Systems Design Implementation
ECON 675 Economics of Religion I
ECON 676 Comparative Economic Systems
ECON 820 History of Economic Thought
ECON 821 History of Economic Thought II
ECON 825 Political Economy and Public Policy
ECON 826 Political Economy and Public Policy II
ECON 827 Economic Philosophy
ECON 828 Constitutional Economics
ECON 829 Economics of Institutions
ECON 831 Mathematical Economics II
ECON 838 Econometrics II
ECON 841 Law and Economics II
ECON 842 Labor Economics
ECON 844 Industrial Organization and Public Policy I
ECON 846 Industrial Organization and Public Policy II
ECON 849 Public Finance
ECON 852 Public Choice I
ECON 854 Public Choice II
ECON 861 Economics of the Environment
ECON 869 International Trade and Policy
ECON 871 International Monetary Economics
ECON 885 Experimental Economics
ECON 886 Experimental Economics II
ECON 895 Special Topics in Economics

Elective: (3 credits )
Any Course in Economics or related Disciplines

End of Program Requirement - Select either Comprehensive Exam and Master's Seminar

ECON 7900 - Separate Comprehensive Examination [0 credits ]
ECON 7910 - Master's Seminar in Economy (6 hours)

The Thesis will satisfy the Elective requirement

Total Hours: 42 credits