Economics MA

The M.A. program in economics allows students to acquire advanced training in economic analysis and apply it in an area of concentration. The curriculum prepares students for careers in administration and research in government, business, and other private organizations. The program can be completed in one full year or three semesters of full time study.

Degree Level: MA

Department: Economics

School or College: College of Arts and Sciences

Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of recommendation

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: February 15
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: August 1

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not available
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: Not available

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not available
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: Not available

Tracks: Finance (in cooperation with the School of Business), Public Sector Economics (in cooperation with the College of Public Affairs and Policy), International Economics, and Health Economics and Policy (in cooperation with the School of Public Health). An intensive Concentration in Economic Forecasting is available for students with strong backgrounds in economics, mathematics, and statistics.

Grad Bulletin URL:

http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/economics_ma_degree.htm

Departmental Website:

http://www.albany.edu/economics/graduate/mageneral/index.shtml