BA in Economics to MS in Quantitative Economics
Bachelor’s-to-master’s programs are linked bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in which the two degrees are conferred sequentially. Students in this bachelor’s-to-master’s program must complete all bachelor’s degree requirements before enrolling as master’s students, although they may take graduate courses while enrolled as undergraduates. Students must register for and earn a minimum of 24 units while enrolled as master’s students. Students may apply up to 8 units (500 level or above) from the undergraduate degree to the master’s degree, subject to any conditions described below. For this bachelor’s-to-master’s program, the bachelor’s degree is conferred by the College of Arts & Sciences and the master’s degree is conferred by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Students should consult with the Financial Assistance office to learn how entrance into this bachelor’s-to-master’s program might impact their financial aid.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of fundamental economic principles and be able to apply these ideas to analyze public policies, business practices, and real-world events.
- Locate the necessary data to analyze and evaluate world events, and analyze data using appropriate econometric methods.
- Have the ability to apply mathematical methods, through modeling and large-scale data analysis.
- Acquire in-depth knowledge in several areas of economics, as well as a broad perspective on the subject.
- Be able to conduct scholarly and/or nonacademic work in a professional and ethical manner.
Requirements
Students must complete all requirements for the BA in Economics and all requirements for the MS in Quantitative Economics.
Students may apply any two master’s-level (500 or above) courses toward their BA elective requirements—including courses required for the MS degree—with the exception of CAS EC 508 and CAS EC 509. Students who complete either of these courses as part of the undergraduate degree will not be required to repeat these courses for the MS degree. Instead, they will substitute an additional EC 500-level elective for each of them.
Students who take CAS EC 221, CAS EC 222, CAS EC 223, or CAS EC 224 while enrolled as undergraduates may request an exemption from taking the corresponding EC 500-level core courses (CAS EC 501, CAS EC 502, CAS EC 507, or CAS EC 508, respectively) for the MS and instead take an additional EC 500-level elective for each one taken.
Students may opt out of CAS EC 505 by taking the mathematics placement exam, if the results determine that opting out is appropriate. If a student does not place out, CAS EC 505 will count as one of the MS electives.
Admission
Information about application requirements and deadlines for bachelor’s-to-master’s programs can be found on the graduate school’s Bachelor’s-to-Master’s Programs website.
Students applying to the bachelor’s-to-master’s program must submit an application, which is then evaluated by the Master’s Admissions Committee. Applicants must already be majors in Economics and making good progress on satisfying the requirements listed above.
Additional Information
- To be eligible for the MS, students must complete all eight courses counting toward the MS, and the comprehensive examination, with grades of B– or higher.
- For more detailed information on program requirements, see the department rules and regulations, available on request.
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