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The Department of Economics has as its mission an increase in the number of American and foreign students trained with an understanding of economic problems and solutions confronting the United States and developing nations. Special attention is devoted to problems of and solutions to the underprivileged African-Americans and residents of Third-World nations, The Department is Economics to strong undergraduate and graduate programs, and to ensuring that students have a sufficiently broad background in theoretical and analytical economics to be competitive. The Economics Program leads to the B.A. and M.A. degrees in Economics.
The Master of Arts degree in Economics offers the opportunity to engage in study of contemporary economic issues. The curriculum also provides an innovative approach to the study of orthodox theories.
Provisions are made to develop knowledge and understanding of urban affairs and economic development, not only from the traditional point of view, but also from that of minority people and developing countries of the Third World. Attuned to current problems of American and world economies, the Program should be of interest to students who wish to pursue graduate study in economics that is current, meaningful, and fulfilling.
Requirement for Graduation
Students pursuing the M.A. degree are required to take the core courses listed below. In addition, students must complete three courses (with thesis) or five courses (with no thesis). These courses must be approved by the student’s advisor(s).
Core Curriculum (Required)
(Courses are three credit hours unless otherwise noted.)
CECO 500 Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
CECO 501 Advanced Microeconomic Theory
CECO 550 Mathematical Analysis for Economists I
CECO 570 Research Methodology
CECO 601 Econometrics I
CECO 602 Econometrics II
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| First Semester : 9 hours | Second Semester : 9 hours | ||
CECO 500 |
Advanced Macroeconomics |
CECO 501 |
Advanced Microeconomics |
CECO 550 |
Mathematical Analysis |
CECO 602 |
Econometrics II |
CECO 601 |
Econometrics I |
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| Third Semester : 9 hours | Fourth Semester : 9 hours | ||
CECO 570 |
Research Methodoloy |
Thesis Research and Consultation (CECO 801 and 805); two (2) approved courses, and preparation for comprehensive examination. |
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The Department follows the general Admissions requirements of the University. However, applicants for the Master of Arts degree in Economics are required to have an undergraduate major in economics or a related field and have demonstrated ability to participate in graduate study. Proficiency examinations are given in intermediate macroeconomics and microeconomics prior to Admissions if these courses were taken five years prior to enrollment. Students who earn a grade lower than a "B" in each are required to repeat these courses. |
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Degree requirement |
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| 1. | An approved sequence of courses that comprise at least twenty-seven (27) hours. | |
| 2. | Eighteen (18) hours of core requirements (with a grade of "B" or better). | |
| 3. | Nine (9) or fifteen (15) hours of additional course work. | |
| 4. | A thesis and an oral examination on it. Six (6) credit hours are awarded upon completion of the thesis; or | |
| 5. | A comprehensive examination after completing an additional six (6) credit hours in lieu of the thesis and thesis examination. Students are given two chances to pass the comprehensive examination. | |
| 6. | A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. | |
| 7. | Students who earn less than a B average by the end of the first semester are placed on probation during their second semester. If by the end of the second semester students fail to have an average of "B" (3.0), they are dismissed from the Program, However, they may petition the Department for readmission. | |
| 8. | Students enrolled in the Department for more than four years may be asked to take a theory proficiency examination in economics (macro and micro) and statistics. Depending on the performance, they may be asked to retake one, two or all three courses (not on the exam). | |
| * If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact (404) 880-8454 or mail graduateadmissions@cau.edu | ||
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