Typical Graduate Program Course Sequence

Full-time MS student, 11 total courses

2nd Summer Session

1. Economics Elective

2. DSCI 6123 Quantitative Methods

(currently taught by economics faculty member).

Fall Semester

3. Math. Economics

4. Econometrics I

5. Micro Theory I

6. Elective

Spring Semester

7. Macro Theory

8. Econometrics II

9. Micro Theory II

10. Research Methods

Comprehensive Exam

2nd Summer Session

11. Research Paper or Elective

In our "typical sequence" students begin our program the summer after graduation. However, there are several common options in addition to the typical sequence. Our most well-prepared students (usually international students) can skip the 1st year summer and take an additional elective in the Fall and Spring semesters, finishing their degree in 12 months. "Spring starters" can begin with Macro Theory and two electives, completing the program in 17 months. Less well-prepared students can lighten their Fall and Spring course loads by extending their time to completion.