Master in Economics @ The Beach!

See "Graduate Program" under "Academic Programs" in the Menu for more details

Below is a quick overview of our graduate program, please see "Graduate Program" under "Academic Programs" for more details, we hope to see you next fall! 

Highlights of our Program

  • 30 units which can be completed in as little as 3 semesters.
  • Empirical focus
  • Evening classes to accommodate working professionals
  • Specialized in economic development and international Economics 
  • Part-time Student option
  • Graduate and Teaching Assistantships 
  • Program culminates with a writing and oral defense of a research paper. 

Important Dates

Admissions for the Fall 2025 are open. Deadline: April 1, 2025

  • For Domestic Applicants, Fall 2025 applications are accepted through April 1, 2025.
  • For International Applicants, Fall 2024 applications are accepted through March 15, 2025.
  • Admission decisions will be made on a rolling basis from March to May 2025.
  • Graduate Assistantship offers will be made from May to June 2025.
  • The Fall semester starts on August 18, 2024.

What can you do after completing an M.A. in Economics?

  • Enter top 50 Ph.D. programs in Economics, Management, Political Science, and Finance, (e.g. UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, Claremont Graduate School)
  • Teach Economics at the college level at a CSU campus or a community college
  • Be a research analyst in the public sector at city, county, state, and federal levels
  • Work as a research associate for private sector businesses, economic consulting companies, banks, think tanks/ institutes, or non-profits.