Economics - Stony Brook University

Economics from Stony Brook University is a Campus Master Economics degree that prepares you for a Business career. The Department of Economics now offers a Masters Program in Economics. For the Fall 2010 and Fall 2011 we have already attracted two exciting international classes and we are now accepting applications for the Fall 2012 semester. This is a new kind of M.A. in Economics , quite different from what is offered by other institutions. No prior background in Economics required: our first year classes teach the fundamentals of Economics . However, a strong mathematical background is required: linear algebra, real analysis, multivariate calculus, differential equations. The students will be taking PhD level courses with our PhD students, and have access to the same advising as our PhD students. The requirements for admission are identical and so is the department's dedication to these students in terms of office space, advising etc. Students who successfully complete the program can continue into our PhD program without taking additional course work, and be considered for funding for the following two years in the program. This research oriented program prepares students for careers in academia, research institutes, government, international institutions, and the private sector. Graduates from this program will be well prepared to continue their studies in top PhD programs in Economics and Finance, as well as the best MBA programs in the world. This is a full-time program during the first year, and it can be taken part-time starting in the second year. For more information and for details on how to apply please e-mail Jenille Johnson at Graduate_Economics@notes.cc.sunysb.edu In the first year students take core courses that serve as a general foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods starting from the basics but done in a very mathematical way. The courses that provide the foundation in economic theory (micro and macro) and quantitative analysis (mathematical methods, statistics, and econometrics) are referred to as core courses. M.A. students are required to add to this one course in Computational Methods in Economics . In the second year students can choose between a basic and an advanced program. The basic program requires a total of 11 courses and can be completed in three semesters. After the first year of study, students will take an advanced course in Econometrics and an elective and write an M.A. project. View more details on Stony Brook University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Economics courses.