<h2>Master's of Science</h2>
<p><strong>Core Courses</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>EC 501 Advanced Microeconomic Theory</li>
<li>EC 502 Advanced Macroeconomic Theory</li>
<li>FIN 501 Advanced Corporate Finance</li>
<li>FIN 502 Investment Theory and Analysis</li>
<li>ECON/FIN 515 Empirical Research Methods</li>
<li>ECON/FIN 517 Time Series Analysis</li>
</ul>
<p>All core courses require a minimum grade of B.</p>
<h3><strong>Select a focus in either applied economics or finance:<br /></strong></h3>
<p><strong>Focus in Applied Economics (courses subject to approval of grad adviser):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>2 econ electives</li>
<li>2 electives</li>
</ul>
<p>All candidates must complete at least 21 hours of program courses at the 500 level. Up to 9 hours of electives can be taken at the the 400 level.</p>
<p>Total for degree: 30 semester hours</p>
<p><strong>Focus in Finance (courses subject to approval of grad adviser):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>2 finance electives</li>
<li>2 electives</li>
</ul>
<p>All candidates must complete at least 21 hours of program courses at the 500 level. Up to 9<br />hours of electives can be taken at the 400 level.</p>
<p>Total for degree: 30 semester hours</p>
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