First Year

August:

Department Orientation
Math Review Course
International Student Orientation

Core Courses:

Fall: ECO 471, 475, 481, 483, 484
Spring: ECO 472, 476, 485

Second Year

Field and Distribution Courses:

Register for 2 field courses and 2 distribution courses

Prepare for qualifying exams in two fields

Complete MA program of study

Last Two full weeks of July :

Qualifying exams in two fields

Third Year

September

Register for ECO 493 - Master's Essay and for selected Workshop(s)

TA for Fall/Spring

Throughout Year

Research and write Third-Year Paper

Last Working Day of May

Submit Third-Year Paper signed by your advisor

Fourth Year

Fall:

Register for remaining workshops to complete 90 credit hours

Fall/Spring:

Register for ECO 997: Doctoral Dissertation - include advisor's name

Optional : TA for Fall/Spring

September 15:

Submit Dissertation prospectus 3-10 pages, signed by 2 professors

Summer:

Prepare your resume for the Job Market, network, and review job descriptions.

Job Market Year

• Register for ECO 999 : Doctoral Dissertation - include advisor's name


• September: Introduction Job Market meeting


• October: Submit resume and abstract for Job Market Brochure publication.


• November: Mail out job market packets.


• January: Attend ASSA (Allied Social Science Associations) [AEA] meetings


• Spring: Continue job market activities more intensely, thesis defense

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