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Masters of Arts in Economics The Department of Economics is actively involved in educational and research activities related to all aspects of economics. The educational programs are designed to prepare students for the rigors of PhD programs in economics and related fields and to provide the economic background and technical skills to compete in today's labor market. All students must develop a degree plan in consultation with the graduate adviser during their first semester of enrollment. Many of the research and educational efforts of the department are coordinated through its affiliated units. These units include the Labor and Industrial Relations Institute, the Center for Economic Education, the Center for International Economic Studies and Research, and the Center for Environmental Economic Studies and Research. University of North Texas
Dear Prospective Student: This information is provided to give you an overview of the Master of Arts and Master of Science degree requirements at the University of North Texas. In order to apply, return an application to the Toulouse Graduate School, not the Department of Economics. If you are an international student, please submit your application to the International Student and Scholar Office, which will then forward it to the Toulouse Graduate School. After the Graduate School receives your application and filing fee, they contact our department for our recommendation. Our decision is communicated to the Graduate School, which will send you a letter indicating whether or not you have been admitted. Please note that the Department of Economics is not even consulted until you have a completed file in the Graduate School office. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the Department of Economics at UNT by phone at (940)565-2573, by fax at (940)565-4426, or at www.econ.unt.edu. Graduate Degree Programs in EconomicsMaster of Arts
Master of Science
PLUS: 6 hours of Thesis Note that the elective courses listed above are only suggestions. Other possibilities include Economics 5670 Applied Econometrics; Economics 5150 Public Finance; Economics 5700 Economics of Development; Economics 5660 Economic Forecasting; Economics 5140 Managerial Economics; Economics 5050 Labor Problems and Legislation, and many others. Some common minors selected by MA or MS students include finance, marketing, management, mathematics, and history. Sample 2-year Schedule for MA or MS in Economics Fall Spring Fall Spring Students must pass comprehensive exit exams in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. Note: Courses listed as Economics electives are suggestive only. Students should select electives according to their own interests. The Graduate Advisor will assist students make decisions if they wish it. Minor Field: The choice of a minor field is made by the student, frequently in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. Although minor fields can be completed in any field offered at UNT, some typical minors for our students include Finance, Marketing, Mathematics, Management Science, and History. Prerequisites: Entering graduate students may need to fulfill one or more prerequisite courses as they begin the Master’s program. University of North Texas Dear Prospective Student: This information is provided to give you an overview of the Master’s degree requirements in Economic Research at the University of North Texas. In order to apply, return an application to the Toulouse Graduate School, not the Department of Economics. If you are an international student, please submit your application to the International Student and Scholar Office, which will then forward it to the Toulouse Graduate School. After the Graduate School receives your application and filing fee, they contact our department for our recommendation. Our decision is communicated to the Graduate School, which will send you a letter indicating whether or not you have been admitted. Please note that the Department of Economics is not even consulted until you have a completed file in the Graduate School office. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the Department of Economics at UNT by phone at (940)565-2573, by fax at (940)565-4426, or at www.econ.unt.edu.
Master of Science in Economic Research
GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH TOEFL: min. 550 Undergraduate prerequisites are as follows:
Many of our students have not taken all of the prerequisite courses. Such students are admitted provisionally, and allowed to take the above courses as "levelling" courses. For more details, please contact the graduate advisor. SUGGESTED MSER COURSEWORK: 36 Graduate hours including at least a 6 hour minor. Courses: Economics 5330 Advanced Macroeconomics PLUS: either 6 hours of Problem in Lieu of Thesis or 6 additional hours of Economics electives (i.e., Economics 5440 Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment or Economics 5180 Economics of Health Care).
Note that the electives listed above are only suggestions. Other examples include Economics 5150 Public Finance; Economics 5700 Economics of Development; Economics 5090 History of Economic Thought; Economics 5140 Managerial Economics; Economics 5050 Labor Problems and Legislation, and many others. Some common minors selected by MSER students include finance, marketing, management, mathematics, and history.
Sample 2-year Schedule for MS in Economic Research Fall Spring Fall Spring Students must pass comprehensive exit exams in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. Notes: Courses listed as Economics electives are suggestive only. Students should select electives according to their own interests. The Graduate Advisor will assist students make decisions if they wish it. Students can opt out of 2 electives by writing a problem-in-lieu-of-thesis. Minor Field: The choice of a minor field is made by the student, frequently in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. Although minor fields can be completed in any field offered at UNT, some typical minors for our students include Finance, Marketing, Mathematics, Management Science, and History. Prerequisites: Entering graduate students may need to fulfill one or more prerequisite courses as they begin the Master’s program. University of North Texas
Dear Prospective Student: This information is provided to give you an overview of the master's degree requirements in Labor and Industrial Relations at the University of North Texas. The Labor and Industrial Relations Institute is housed in the Department of Economics which is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNT. In order to apply, return an application to the Toulouse Graduate School, not to the department. In the case of an international admission, please be aware that you will also have to work in close connection with the International Student and Scholar Office. After the graduate school receives your application for admission and your filing fee, they contact our department for our recommendation. Our admission decision is then forwarded to the graduate school. They will send you a letter indicating if you have been admitted. The department is not even consulted until you have a completed file in the graduate school office. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the Department of Economics at UNT, by phone at (940) 565-2573, fax (817) 565-4426, or at www.econ.unt.edu. Ask to speak to a staff person that works with the Labor program. Thank you for your interest.
Master of Science in Labor and Industrial Relations
PLUS either 6 hours of Problem in Lieu of Thesis or 6 suggested additional hours in Economics (5150 - Public Finance, 5180 - Economics of Health Care, 5140 - Managerial Economics, 5460- Industrial Organization and Public Policy) Some suggested optional minor courses are : Human Resources Management 5250 - Arbitration, HRMP 5860 - Contract Negotiation and Administration, HRMP 4840 - Wage and Salary Administration, HRPM 5210 - Personnel Management Seminar.
SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN SAMPLE TWO YEAR SCHEDULE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Fall Spring Fall Spring EXIT EXAM |
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