The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits, including 9 credits in core courses, 12 credits in quantitative analysis, a 2-credit capstone course, and 7 credits in elective courses.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics and must have completed a minimum of one college-level course in calculus by the time of enrollment.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| Core courses (9 credits) | ||
| ECON 6283 | Survey of International Trade Theory and Policy | |
| ECON 6284 | Survey of International Macroeconomics and Finance Theory and Policy | |
| ECON 6294 | Topics in Economic Development | |
| Quantitative analysis (12 credits) | ||
| ECON 6300 | Mathematical Methods for Economics | |
| ECON 6374 | Probability and Statistics for Economics | |
| ECON 6375 | Applied Econometrics | |
| ECON 6376 | Time Series Analysis | |
| Capstone (2 credits) | ||
| Students complete a capstone project using quantitative methods, aligned with the thematic area of their coursework or their career goals. The capstone course must be taken in the last semester of their plan of study. | ||
| IAFF 6899 | Capstone Course | |
| Electives | ||
| 7 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the program director. These courses should include at two 3-credit courses and one 1-credit professional skills course (IAFF 6502 or IAFF 6503). | ||
| Students must complete degree requirements within three years of their admission to the program. Students who are temporarily unable to continue their studies can request a leave of absence not to exceed one year. Extensions beyond the three-year period can be granted in exceptional circumstances, but the student is required to register for continuous enrollment. | ||
| No more than 7 credits can be transferred into the program from accredited institutions or from non-degree status. Transfer credits can be accepted only under limited conditions, including length of time since the courses in question were completed, grades earned, and relevance to the student’s program. Credit from foreign language courses is not eligible for transfer. Credit from a previously earned degree cannot be counted toward the degree. Due to the condensed nature of the program, semester study abroad programs are not permissible, but students can pursue external study abroad programs in the summer. Summer study abroad programs are not offered by ESIA International Exchange Partner schools. In all cases, studying abroad and credit transfers must be approved by the program director. | ||