Baruch Collge

Graduate Bulletin - Academic Programs and Courses

MBA in Economics

The MBA with specialization in economics (ECO) prepares the student for a broad range of careers in business, industry, and government. Majors in economics may choose specialization courses from any of the following areas: economic analysis and policy, quantitative economics and forecasting, public sector and urban economics, international economics and development, and industrial organization and labor economics. Students interested in this program should contact the Bert W. Wasserman Department of Economics and Finance.


QuickStart and Preliminary Courses

In addition to the requirements, the following preliminary course is required. Grades in 8000-level courses are not calculated in the grade point average.

MTH 8001 Calculus for Applications I 3 credits

Core and Breadth Courses
                 
(33 credits)

Major Courses                                     (12 credits)

ECO 9723 Econometrics - Theory and Applications I 3 credits
ECO 9741 International Economics I 3 credits
Two additional courses approved by an economics advisor 6 credits

International Elective                            (3 credits)
Choose one international elective.

General Electives                                  (9 credits)
Choose three general electives.

Students may apply their 9 general elective credits toward additional courses in their major, courses from other functional areas that complement their major, or a second four-course major.


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