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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Economics MA


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Economics is a science that deals with the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy competing ends. It deals with choices that individuals, corporations, investors and governments make to maximize individual welfare, as well as with the way that efficient markets, trade, and exchange operate to enhance economic growth, and social welfare. Our internationally distinguished faculty provide our students knowledge that will help expand their employment and earning opportunities in the private and public sectors, and apply economic principles in their daily lives.

Culminating Experience: Exam (0 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)


1) To have learned the basic principles of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics and their applications to the real-world economy.

2) To have gained higher analytical power and econometric skills to estimate economic models, test economic hypotheses, and perform basic forecasting tasks.

3) To have acquired specialized knowledge in the chosen field of concentration to better prepare for career advancement. T

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

 

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