The Department of Economics offers two degree options from which graduate students can choose. Our MA program in Economics is flexible and allows you to tailor a course of study to fits your needs, in consultation with your academic advisor. Our MA program with a Concentration in Applied Economics is custom tailored to prepare you for applied careers.

• Master of Arts, Economics
• Master of Arts, Economics - Concentration in Applied Economics

Objectives

• Graduate Program Learning Objectives (PLOs)

Courses

• Course catalog
• Courses and Schedules
• MA Approved Electives

Admission to the Master's Program

To be considered for admission into SJSU, graduate applicants must meet the minimum CSU Eligibility requirements and SJSU program requirements set forth by our individual departments. 

• Econ Admission Requirements
• Domestic Applicants 
• International Applicants 
• Graduate Admissions Requirements 

Comprehensive Masters Exam

• Comprehensive Masters Exam Information

Important Information

• Probation and Disqualification (pdf)
• Academic Integrity (University Policy F15-7)

Other Information

• Funding Opportunities
• GAPE FAQs 
• Careers, Internships, Awards and Scholarships
• SJSU Counseling Services
• Grad Lab - Graduate-student-only space at King Library

Success Stories

• Successful Placements
• What Economics graduates have to say...

Econ MA Advisor

Liu, Rui
Associate Professor, Graduate Advisor
rui.liu@sjsu.edu