Department website: http://liberalarts.utexas.edu/economics/

The Department of Economics offers graduate study and research in the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics and in a broad selection of applied areas. Current area offerings are listed in the graduate program's handbooks.

Graduate Handbook

Graduate handbook information is updated and maintained by each program. Graduate handbooks are available within each program's office and online. Please contact the program with concerns or questions.

Admission

Applicants may apply directly to the Master of Arts (Option III) degree program. Admission to the Master of Arts (Option III) program requires sufficient prior training in mathematics, while undergraduate coursework in economics is strongly encouraged. Note that applicants admitted to the Master of Arts (Option III) program must submit a nonrefundable enrollment deposit to secure enrollment in the program.

Total Hours Required: 30

Requirements

The Master of Arts Option III degree program is designed for students pursuing a terminal master's degree in economics with 10-month, 18-month, and 24-month tracks. The degree is offered on a coursework-only basis; i.e. it is not offered with a thesis option or a report option. Students are required to take a minimum of 30 hours of coursework, including a foundational sequence of courses in economic theory and econometrics. All courses required for program completion are offered in accordance with University policies that govern non-formula-funded (Option III) programs and are delivered in a face-to-face format with the option for a hybrid online format in limited circumstances. Course requirements and details of hybrid online coursework are described in depth in the Department’s MA Program Handbook. This degree is a STEM Designated Degree Program, as identified by the Department of Homeland Security for purposes of the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension. Applicants admitted to the program must submit a nonrefundable pre-enrollment tuition fee to secure enrollment in the program.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
All students must also follow the following requirements and policies:
Graduate Liberal Arts Requirements
Graduate University Requirements