Suffolk University College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Programs 2008-2009

economics recent employers massachusetts department of revenue pegasus investments rhode island budget office standish mellon asset management master of science in economic policy (30 credits) Full-time applicants are admitted in the fall semester only; part-time students are admitted in the fall and spring semesters. With federal, state, and local governments controlling more than one-third of the economy, the need for smart government is greater than ever. At the federal level, there is uncertainty about the sustainability of Social Security and Medicare. The result is a growing need for analysts with the quantitative skills needed to perform and to understand government policy. Among the questions that the Master of Science in Economic Policy program is intended to address are: · how changes in state tax policy affect the state economy; · how electricity deregulation affects electricity rates; · how an increase in the minimum wage affects small businesses, workers, and the poor; · what effects antitrust policy has on the computer industry; · how taxes on Internet services affect users and customers; · whether welfare reform is hurting or helping the poor; and · how to measure the costs and benefits of public works projects. admission requirements To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Economic Policy program, you must: · Hold a US bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution (or international equivalent) · Submit your official GRE or GMAT scores · Submit your official TOEFL or IELTS scores and provide a statement of financial resources if you are an international student · Complete the application process · Have taken undergraduate courses in principles of economics and in principles of statistics as prerequisites to admission. Domestic students may take these courses at Suffolk University before beginning the program. In certain cases, an interview may be required. curriculum required courses (24 credits/8 courses) ec 710 ec 720 ec 721 ec 723 ec 724 ec 733 ec 750 ec 785 ec 790 Macroeconomics Applied Microeconomics Public Economics: Tax and Budget Policy Economics of Regulation Cost-Benefit Analysis and Impact Evaluation Public Choice Applied Econometrics Topics in Economics or Internship electives (6 credits/2 courses) Choose two courses from the following, with the help of your advisor: pad 713 pad 827 gvt 623 gvt 637 gvt 763 ec 730 ec 760 Foundations of Public Financial Administration* Financing State and Local Government* Political Survey Research Public Policy and Business International Political Economy International Trade Theory and Policy Applied Time Series Methods *Offered at the Sawyer Business School. Please see pages 102–104 for course descriptions. degree requirements Students in this program must take: · 8 required courses (24 credits) · 2 elective courses (6 credits) · An internship (may be substituted with EC 785 by working students or those with relevant work experience) 36

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