Course Requirements

Core Econometrics: Three quarters of core econometrics training (EC 523, 524, and 525).

Core Theory: Three quarters of economic theory (EC 511 microeconomic theory, EC 512 economic policy analysis, and EC 513 macroeconomic theory).

Elective Coursework: Six elective graduate field courses in economics. These courses can be selected from offered 500-level field courses, excluding EC 503 and 508.

 

Programs of Study

The programs of study below are examples for the Master’s program. Other configurations are possible.

Sample Program of Study – One Academic Year

Fall Quarter	Winter Quarter	Spring Quarter
EC 523 Econometrics	EC 524 Econometrics	EC 525 Econometrics
EC 511 Microeconomic Theory	EC 513 Macroeconomic Theory	EC 512 Policy Analysis
Elective 1	Elective 3	Elective 5
Elective 2	Elective 4	Elective 6

 

Sample Program of Study – Four Terms

 Year One

Fall Quarter	Winter Quarter	Spring Quarter
EC 523 Econometrics	EC 524 Econometrics	EC 525 Econometrics
EC 511 Microeconomic Theory	EC 513 Macroeconomic Theory	EC 512 Policy Analysis
Elective 1	Elective 1	Elective 3

 

 Year Two

Fall Quarter	Winter Quarter	Spring Quarter
Elective 4
Elective 5
Elective 6

 

Sample Program of Study – Two Years

Year One

Fall Quarter	Winter Quarter	Spring Quarter
EC 523 Econometrics	EC 524 Econometrics	EC 525 Econometrics
EC 511 Microeconomic Theory	EC 513 Macroeconomic Theory	EC 512 Policy Analysis

Year Two

Fall Quarter	Winter Quarter	Spring Quarter
Elective 1	Elective 3	Elective 5
Elective 2	Elective 4	Elective 6