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Economics Department
Master of Arts in Economics

The Master of Arts in Economics program is designed to prepare a student for a career as a professional economist in government or business.  The program also serves as an avenue toward further graduate work in the field of economics.  Graduate course offerings in economics include business economics, human capital and manpower economics, quantitative economics, public finance, money and banking, economic history, economic theory,  developmental economics, international economics, and industrial organization and public policy.


"The Master of Arts in Economics program prepared me extremely well for my professional career
in the business world.  The course content and training in quantitative methods has
enabled me
to advance with the company and assume more responsibility for new
operations."

Michael Hurley

Corporate Consultant

Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania

MAEcon, 1990

More information about . . .
Program Overview

Course Descriptions 

Frequently Asked Questions
Current MA Economics Class Profile
Application Process
Deadlines and Entry Dates
Program Costs
Financial Aid
Policy Statement for the Master of Arts in Economics

For more information on our MA Economics program, contact Scott Ranges, Managing Director  
(803.777-2748 or sranges@moore.sc.edu )

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