M.S. Course Sequence (Field Essay): Summary

Required and recommended courses for the M.S. Degree with Field Essay:

Fall 
(First Semester)		Spring
(Second Semester)		Fall
(Third Semester)
Res-Econ 701:
Probability Theory & Statistical Inference		Res-Econ 712:
Applied Microeconomic Theory II		Res-Econ 703:
Topics in Advanced Econometrics
Res-Econ 711:
Applied Microeconomic Theory I		Res-Econ 702:
Econometric Methods		Res-Econ 698:
Research Field Essay
Econ 751:
Mathematical Methods for Economics		Pick 1 Major Field Course or ElectivePick 1 Major Field Course or Elective
Res-Econ 791Y:
Seminar		Res-Econ 791Y:
Seminar		Pick 1 Major Field Course or Elective

 

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