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Welcome Letter MA Students Fall 2008
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Fall 2008 MA Registration and General Information
Fall 2008 Useful Information
fo New M.A. Students
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Course of Study
B.A./M.A. Program in Economics
Frequently Asked Questions
GSAS Application
Information on
the Open House for Potential Applicants
Standards of academic standing and academic probation
A master’s degree in economics is an increasingly
essential degree in a global economy. The M. A.
program in economics at New York University is
the most rigorous in the country. It will give you a
solid background in advanced economics and
enable you to upgrade your skills in applied
economic analysis and public policy. It is also an
excellent preparatory degree for those students
wishing to go on to a PhD program elsewhere in
the U. S.
The Department of Economics at NYU stands as
one of the outstanding departments in the country.
Its faculty comprises world- renowned scholars,
such as Thomas Sargent and William Baumol. The
Department is located in one of the most dynamic
cities in the world, an international center of
finance, commerce, science, and culture.
ADMISSION & FINANCIAL AID
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the M. A. program in economics is
limited to students of outstanding promise.
Applicants for the M. A. program should have
completed Intermediate Microeconomics,
Intermediate Macroeconomics, at least one
semester of calculus and a course in statistics – all
with at least a B+ grade. They must also take the
general test of the Graduate Record Examination
and obtain GRE Quantitative and Analytical scores
in the 75th percentile and above (e. g. over 700).
They should also have GRE Verbal scores in the
50th percentile and above (e. g. over 500). PLEASE NOTE: GMAT
scores are no longer accepted in lieu of GRE.
All international students must take the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Exceptions to this rule include students who
attended English- speaking college- level
institutions and students from English- speaking
countries, such as the United Kingdom and
Australia. International students should aim for
TOEFL scores above 270. Successful applicants
may also be required to take a diagnostic language
evaluation test at the American Language Institute
at NYU and to take additional English language
courses tailored to the needs of graduate students.
Applicants should have a Grade Point Average of
3.25 and above in their undergraduate work.
We evaluate applications on their general merits,
not on an individual criterion. It is the general
picture of performance that is important rather
than meeting every one of the above requirements.
Financial Aid
Although we do not offer direct financial aid to MA students (including International students) who obtain external awards from recognized academic sources of funding outside of NYU (e.g. a foundation, private agency, government).
Students can apply for an award toward tuition through the Graduate School's Tuition Incentive Program (TIP). Loans may also be available.
For useful information on financial aid please visit http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/Admissions/Financial.html.
Applications and specific details about TIP eligibility criteria can be obtained from Graduate Enrollment Services or at http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/fininfo/tipform.html. If you have further questions on the TIP, please contact Graduate Enrollment Services.
COURSES OF STUDY
Master of Arts
Formal requirements for the Master of Arts degree
in economics are the satisfactory completion of
graduate studies, totaling at least 32 points and the
writing of a special project report. Most courses
are worth 3 points.
The M. A. degree includes five core courses
(Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Applied
Statistics and Econometrics I and II, and
Mathematics for Economists). In addition, students
select five elective courses.
MA and Advanced Certificate
Program in Applied Economic
Analysis
The department offers specialized programs in
economic development, and international
economics. Participating students must take the
required core courses and complete the special
project report. After receiving the M. A. degree,
students may continue their studies to earn an
advanced certificate in their specialty, which
requires at least nine additional credits of
coursework. The advanced certificate option is
also available to qualified master’s level students
holding degrees from institutions other than New
York University. A minimum of six specialized
courses is required. When certain required courses
are not offered, the department may substitute
other appropriate courses to satisfy the
requirements for the advanced certificate.
please consult the GSAS
bulletin for full course requirements.
FIRST- RATE EDUCATION
In the master's program, our full-time faculty is supplemented by a distinguished team of executive faculty who combine first-rank training in economics (Ph.D.) with outstanding expertise in specific areas of applied economics.
Students are also allowed
to take relevant courses at the NYU business
school in addition to the regular departmental
offerings. This strategy is designed to give
students a well- rounded education that will be
useful after graduation in the non- academic world.
For more information contact marjorie.lesser@nyu.edu or
david.harper@nyu.edu.
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