Students at USF
have the opportunity to enroll in a 4 + 1 program in which they obtain
both a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's degree within five
years. Students can obtain one of two Master's degrees: an M.A. in
Economics, or an M.A. in International and Development Economics (IDEF).
The M.A. in Economics (ENCF) emphasizes mastery of core economic
theory. The M.A. in International and Development Economics is a degree
that emphasizes training in empirical research methods related to
poverty and growth in developing countries.
Students in the five-year program begin to take
graduate-level courses when they achieve senior-level standing at the
University. Students graduate with the B.A. and officially matriculate
into the M.A. program upon completion of College graduation
requirements, including 128 credits within which graduate
courses will substitute for undergraduate courses in satisfying the B.A.
requirement. The total credits required for the Joint B.A./M.A. Program
in Economics is 152 credits.
Admission to the 4 + 1 Program
Students joining USF as a freshman can apply for admission
to the 4 + 1 program from any major if they fulfill the following
requirements:
- sophomore standing, and
- obtain a 3.5 GPA in Principles of Microeconomics,
Principles of Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate
Macroeconomics, Calculus I and Calculus II. (Students joining USF with
AP credits will be evaluated individually.)
Transfer students can apply for admission to the 4 + 1
program from any major if they fulfill the following requirements:
- obtain a 3.5 GPA in Principles of Microeconomics,
Principles of Macroeconomics, Calculus I and Calculus II.
- obtain a 3.5 GPA in two 300-level or higher courses
approved by the Economic Graduate Advisor and taken at USF.
Students who graduate from the M.A. in Economics program
will be prepared for a number of career options, including work as an
economic or public policy analyst, or in applied research in a
government institution or firm. Students who graduate with an M.A. in
International and Development Economics may pursue a number of careers
related to policy making and research in developing countries. The
BA/MS program in the Department of Economics also makes excellent
preparation for a Ph.D. program in economics or a related field.
I. Required Undergraduate Economics Courses
- ECON - 111 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON - 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON - 120 Economic Methods
- ECON - 311 Intermediate Microeconomics
- ECON - 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
- ECON - 320 Econometrics or 620
- ECON - 318 Game Theory *
- ECON - 415 Mathematics for Economists (or 615)*
- MATH - 109 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I *
- MATH - 110 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II *,and
one other advanced math course such as Math 130, 211, or 300 (ENCF)*
*These courses are normally taken as part of the
undergraduate program, but may be taken after matriculation into the
M.A. program. The students who elect this option must still complete
128 credits, and must substitute 20 credits of other upper-division or
graduate courses in Economics in the undergraduate program.
II. Required Masters Program Economics Courses
- ECON - 601 Microeconomics: Theory and Applications
- ECON - 602 Macroeconomics: Theory and Applications
- ECON - 627 Applied Econometrics for International and
Development Economics (M.A. in IDEF only)
- ECON - 623 Field Research Methods (M.A. in IDEF only)
- ECON - 690 Graduate Seminar
III. Elective Economics Courses
- For the M.A. in Economics, four classes must be taken
from Economics 600-level courses. Other credits may be taken in related
areas such a mathematics or administration. In addition students must
successfully pass the Comprehensive Exam. The total number of credits
required for the M.A. degree in Economics is 152.
- For the M.A. in International Development and
Economics, four other classes must be taken from the Economics 670
series. The total number of credits required for the M.A. degree in
International and Development Economics is 152.
