In order to undertake master's level work in economics, a student need not have majored in economics as an undergraduate. However, the student is expected to have the following undergraduate background prerequisites before beginning the program: two courses in calculus, principles of economics, intermediate macroeconomics, intermediate microeconomics, and basic statistics. In addition, a course in money and banking is recommended. The minimum program for the master's degree must include: 

• Not less than 30 semester hours of graduate work
• Not less than 18 hours of 400-level course work
• Not less than 18 hours of courses in the College of Business and Economics
• Not less than 15 hours of 400 level courses in the College of Business and Economics.

 

   

College of Business and Economics
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