M.S. in Economics 9 months Postgraduate Program By University of Utah |Top Universities
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Program Duration

9 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Study Level

Masters

Program Purpose: The Master of Science (MS) degree in Economics is oriented toward the preparation of professional economists who work in the public or private sector and also for students who may be considering further graduate work in economics or related fields. The Master's candidate is expected to acquire a broad, general training in economics, which includes theory and applied courses. Basic economic theory and econometrics constitute the required core of the Master's program. These courses provide the foundation for courses in a number of fields including public finance, natural resource and environmental economics, economic history, quantitative analysis in economics, industrial organization, monetary economics, international trade, development theory and history, poverty, feminist economics, labor economics. The Master's project or thesis provides the opportunity for students to produce a high-level, independent research paper in one of these fields. The University of Utah Economics Department subscribes to a vision of economics as a social science and encourages students to think broadly and beyond the narrow confines of standard economic theory. Learning Outcomes: To formulate researchable economics questions in an independent manner and to analyze information through the application of social science research methodologies. To locate and evaluate in a critical manner relevant sources for a research project. To conduct research and build skills in a field of specialization in economics. To develop research projects and contribute to research activities of a team. To disseminate results in a clear and coherent manner to other researchers, employers, coworkers, and to the general public. To critically evaluate research reports or scholarly articles written by others. To draw policy implications or to make informed decisions based on research findings.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Study Level

Masters

Program Purpose: The Master of Science (MS) degree in Economics is oriented toward the preparation of professional economists who work in the public or private sector and also for students who may be considering further graduate work in economics or related fields. The Master's candidate is expected to acquire a broad, general training in economics, which includes theory and applied courses. Basic economic theory and econometrics constitute the required core of the Master's program. These courses provide the foundation for courses in a number of fields including public finance, natural resource and environmental economics, economic history, quantitative analysis in economics, industrial organization, monetary economics, international trade, development theory and history, poverty, feminist economics, labor economics. The Master's project or thesis provides the opportunity for students to produce a high-level, independent research paper in one of these fields. The University of Utah Economics Department subscribes to a vision of economics as a social science and encourages students to think broadly and beyond the narrow confines of standard economic theory. Learning Outcomes: To formulate researchable economics questions in an independent manner and to analyze information through the application of social science research methodologies. To locate and evaluate in a critical manner relevant sources for a research project. To conduct research and build skills in a field of specialization in economics. To develop research projects and contribute to research activities of a team. To disseminate results in a clear and coherent manner to other researchers, employers, coworkers, and to the general public. To critically evaluate research reports or scholarly articles written by others. To draw policy implications or to make informed decisions based on research findings.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
All international graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree. At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based).

9 Months
Jan-2000

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