degree requirements
 
Students may pursue one of two options:
    Option A–No Thesis: 36 credits.
    Option B–Thesis: 33 credits and a thesis.

Required Courses
B0000: Microeconomic Analysis 3
B1000: Macroeconomic Analysis 3
B2000: Statistics and Introduction to Econometrics 3
B2100: Foundations of Empirical Research 3

Elective Courses
   
    Option A–No Thesis
    Additional graduate courses 24
   
    Option B–Thesis
    B9900: Thesis Research 3
    Additional graduate courses 21

Total Credits 36

Additional Requirements
    GPA: Course work must be completed with a grade average of B
    or better.
    Comprehensive examinations cover microeconomics,
     macro-economics and statistics.