MA program

MA in Economics

Hone your analytical and problem-solving skills through coursework, research, and practice.

Our MA program fosters students' capacity for economic analysis through rigorous instruction in economics theory and econometrics, and our renowned co-op option allows students to gain 8 months of paid work experience during their MA program. Graduates of our MA programs have gone on to hold prestigious positions both inside and outside of academia. 

two ECON MA students sitting and smiling
Programs Options Courses Terms
MA Co-op

Coursework

Master's Research Paper (MRP - must be approved after first term by Associate Chair, Graduate Studies)

9

7 + MRP

F,W,S,F2,W2

Co-op terms are S,F2

MA 

Master's Research Paper (MRP)

7 + MRP

F,W,S

MA Water

Master's Research Paper (MRP)

8 + MRP F,W,S,F2
MA Water Co-op

Master's Research Paper (MRP)

8 + MRP

F,W,S,F2,W2

Co-op terms are S,F2

Fall (F): September-December, Winter (W): January-April, Spring (S): May-August

MRP is equivalent to 2 full courses

So Ya Wanna Go to Grad School : A PowerPoint presentation by Professor Phil Curry, Associate Chair, Graduate Studies, about making the decision to go to grad school.