Economics
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
School of Social Science, Urban Affairs & Public Policy
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
301 Lake Hall
Boston, MA 02115-5000
phone: 617.373.2882
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econ@neu.edu
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Developed byMaster of Arts in Economics
Graduate Coordinator - Professor Gregory Wassall
Please direct email inquiries to econ@neu.edu.
The Master of Arts degree in applied economic policy analysis is designed to serve the need for a terminal graduate degree for professional economists, government officials, and economic consultants, and to lay the groundwork for students who wish to pursue the PhD degree. Approximately ten to twenty students enter the program each year. Part-time as well as full-time enrollment is possible.
The MA degree is designed to provide a solid foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods (our core courses), while providing an opportunity for students to apply the tools of economic analysis to particular policy and/or research areas. The focus of the program is on application and practice. Development of presentation skills and ability to produce project-oriented writing assignments are essential to the program and are emphasized in the elective (application) courses. Even the core courses incorporate the application of theory and/or methods. The ability to incorporate co-op (paid work as a practicing economist) into the program enhances the practice orientation of the degree. For more information on co-op, see below.
Curriculum
The MA program requires eight courses (32 semester hours of credit), including four core courses (Mathematics and Statistics for Economists, Applied Econometrics, and Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory) and four electives. Students typically complete the program in three or four semesters.
Course Scheduling
Most graduate classes meet two days per week for 1-1/2 hours. Some meet one day per week for 3 hours. Most classes are scheduled Monday through Friday, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Students may attend on a full-time (8 SH) or part-time (<8 SH) basis.
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