Master of Art in Economics

Non-Thesis Option

The non-thesis plan requires successful completion of 12 courses (36 credit hours) and passing of a comprehensive written examination for the Mater of Arts in Economics degree. The coursework includes ECO 5311 and 5312; 21 hours of economic electives; and 9 hours of approved general electives.

Thesis Option

The thesis plan requires successful completion of 12 courses (36 credit hours), writing an M.A. thesis, and a successful final defense of the M.A. thesis. The coursework includes ECO 5311, 5312, and 6000 (6 hours); 15 hours of economics electives; and 9 hours of approved general electives.

Degree Requirements