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MA Economics at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Arts program is designed to accommodate both full-time and part-time students. It requires a minimum of three semesters of full-time study. The time limit for completion of the degree is five years for both full- and part-time students. Admission to the Master of Arts program in economics is limited to students of outstanding promise.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 32 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Formal requirements for the Master of Arts degree in economics are the satisfactory completion of graduate studies totaling at least 32 credits and the writing of a special project report. Sample required courses: Math for Economists (MA); Microeconomics (MA); Macroeconomics(MA); Appl Stat Econometric I (MA); Applied Statistics & Econometrics II; Special Projects in Econ Research (taken in the final or penultimate semester).

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include: Academic Transcripts Test Scores (if required) Applicant Statements Résumé or Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation, and A non-refundable application fee. See Economics for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 32 credits

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