About the Program
This program is not open for direct admission. The Master of Science in Applied Economics and Econometrics is awarded to students enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Applied Economics en route to completion of their doctoral degree. To receive the MA, students must successfully complete 33 credits of required coursework as well as a predissertation research project.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required to Earn the Degree: 33
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ECON 8001 | Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 8002 | Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 8003 | Mathematics for Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 8005 | Microeconomic Theory I | 3 |
| ECON 8007 | Macroeconomic Theory I | 3 |
| ECON 8009 | Econometrics I | 3 |
| ECON 8119 | Econometrics II | 3 |
| ECON 8129 | Time Series Econometrics | 3 |
| ECON 8139 | Panel Data Econometrics | 3 |
| ECON 8149 | Computational Methods in Economics | 3 |
| ECON 8159 | Econometric Estimation of Structural Models | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
Advanced Standing: Graduate coursework taken at an accredited institution prior to matriculation at Temple may be accepted for advanced standing credit. Students may transfer up to 15 credits.