CSULB MA in ECONOMICS

Important Dates for Fall 2017

Applications Accepted: October 1, 2016 – March 15, 2017
Admissions Decisions: Made on a rolling basis, beginning in January 2017
Graduate Assistantship Offers: Offers will be made in Spring 2017

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The Department of Economics at California State University, Long Beach offers a program leading to a Masters of Arts in Economics. This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the public or private sectors and gives a solid foundation for students who will pursue a doctorate degree. We specialize in areas of research that align with our recognized expert faculty members, including environment and natural resource economics, transportation economics, and international trade and development. Our program emphasizes applying economic theories using statistical methods and quantitative skills. The program consists of core courses in economic theory, econometrics, and research methods. The degree culminates with seminar courses in a specific field and general economics, where students undertake independent research projects. Students must successfully defend their research as part of a comprehensive exam to graduate. The program features a 30-unit curriculum that can be completed in as little as 3 semesters for full-time students. Core courses are offered in the evenings to accommodate working professionals. Please see our sample course schedule and goals and objectives of the program for more details.

. Core courses are offered in the evenings to accommodate working professionals. Graduate Assistantships are available to students on a competitive basis. Students are encouraged to participate and take advantage of our sponsored events and organizations, including the Economics Research Seminar Series, the Economics Graduate Association (EGA), the CSULB Student Research Competition, the Annual Economics Poster Competition, and the CSULB Regional Economic Forum.