Program Mission: The program’s objectives are to prepare students to become leaders in contemporary business, government, and academia by offering excellent education in applied economics. We accomplish our objectives by offering a flexible curriculum centered on analytical rigor, efficient quantitative methods, and effective communication skills. 

Admission Requirements: To be eligible for degree candidacy, applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see “Admission to Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs”).  In addition, applicants should have 18 semester hours of undergraduate work in economics or be willing to make up deficiencies without credit toward their graduate degree, mathematics courses equivalent to MAT 2110C and 2120C, and a statistics course equivalent to ECN 3971.  Equivalence of mathematics courses will be evaluated by the Graduate Committee of the Economics Department.

Degree Audit: The graduate plan of study is the EIU Degree Audit, which is generated automatically in the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) at the time of degree or certificate candidacy. Modifications of the standard EIU Degree Audit are submitted by the graduate coordinator to the certification officer in the Graduate School at the time modifications are approved. The Degree Audit serves as an unofficial summary of requirements for the program. Degree and certificate candidates are advised to review the comprehensive summary of the Degree Audit process specified on the “Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Candidates” section of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs may require candidates to submit plans of study in addition to the Degree Audit, candidates should consult with the program coordinator.