Economics Graduate Degree Program

Description
The Department of Economics prepares graduates to compete in the academic, governmental, and private sectors. Students in the Master of Arts (MA) program obtain a strong background in economic theory, knowledge of applied econometrics, and an emphasis in one elective field. Fields include but are not limited to: finance, accounting, and applied econometrics. The Master of Arts with an emphasis in Business Economics (MABE) prepares students for management specialist, analyst, forecaster, and economist roles in industry and government. Ph.D. students complete coursework in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics, and two elective fields of study. Elective fields include: Econometrics, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Experimental and Behavioral Economics, Finance and Money, Industrial Organization, International Trade and Finance, Labor Economics, Macroeconomic Theory and Policy, Mathematical Economics, and Public Finance.

General Information
Website http://www.econ.ucsb.edu/
Address Department of Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
North Hall, Room 2120
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9210
(USA)
Phone (805) 893-2205
Email grad@econ.ucsb.edu
Degrees Offered MA, MABE, MA/PhD, PhD
Requirements
  • Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
  • Statement of Purpose with completed coversheets (2 copies)
  • Statement of Personal Achievements/Contributions (2 copies)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) (2 copies)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online. Note: if submitted via postal mail, please attach required coversheets)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies)
  • GRE General test scores
  • TOEFL scores for those applying to the Ph.D.: 600 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 100 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
  • TOEFL scores for those applying to the MA: 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
Pre-Application Pre-Application is required for international applicants.
Deadlines
  • Fall Only - Ph.D.: December 1, 2009 for Financial Support Consideration, February 1, 2010 final deadline
  • MA or MABE Final Deadline: May 1, 2010
Optional Emphases Business Economics (MA only), Economics and Environmental Science (Ph.D. only)