columbia university

学院信息

学院名称： Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

学院链接： http://gsas.columbia.edu/

学位信息

学位名称： Master of Art in Economics

学位链接： http://econ.columbia.edu/masters

The Master of Arts program in Economics is designed for students who wish to improve their knowledge of economic theory and its applications.  The M.A. program provides a technical and rigorous approach to the study of economic theory while offering students enough flexibility to take field electives in the department in order to tailor their programs of study to their professional goals.

The M.A. program is ideal for anyone looking for a program which specializes in advanced applied economic research. The program offers an excellent opportunity for:

Students seeking a quantitative degree with a focus in applied econometrics or economic modeling in order to prepare themselves to work in a variety of positions that require the ability to conduct applied economic research.

Students with an interdisciplinary interest in law, public policy, environmental science, political science, demography or various area studies.

Mid-career professionals working in financial institutions, government, and think tanks throughout the world.

Graduates of the M.A. program will have the tools to conduct applied economic research and a sound preparation for progression to doctoral study.  Specifically, upon successful completion of the program graduates will be able:

To take a rigorous, quantitative approach to economic problems

To build and test economic models, using sophisticated economics tools

To advance professionally and to compete for well-paying jobs across a broad spectrum of industries and sectors

To apply to and enroll in a doctoral program

课程设置

相关链接：http://econ.columbia.edu/masters/course-listings

课程信息：

Required Classes

G5211 Microeconomic Analysis I

Decision theory, theory of the firm, and consumer behavior; introduction to general equilibrium theory and welfare economics.

G5212 Microeconomic Analysis II

Game theory, including extensive form solution concepts, bargaining, and repeated games; information economics, contract theory and mechanism design.

G5215 Macroeconomic Analysis I

Macroeconomic theory applied to aggregate supply and demand and their components, designing and implementing macroeconomic policy goals and forecasting GDP and its components. Models of national income determination; sectorial inflation; labor markets, production theories, and aggregate supply models; supply and demand for money; foreign trade and balance of payments.

G5216 Macroeconomic Analysis II

Classical and Keynesian macroeconomic thought, modern-day microeconomic theories of money-wage and price determinations, and reconstruction of macro theory.

G5410 Mathematical Methods for Economists

Applications of mathematics to economics: functions, simultaneous equations; linear models and matrix algebra; determinants, inverse matrix, Cramer's rule; differentiation and optimization of functions of one or more variables; quadratic forms, characteristic roots and vectors, constrained optimization; interpretation of the Lagrange multiplier. Techniques applied to examples from the theory of the firm and consumer behavior.

G5411 Econometrics I

Review and introduction of topics in probability and statistics needed to understand applied statistics and econometric techniques for quantitative research and analysis. The topics reviewed include random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, mathematical expectations, estimation and inference. The topics introduced include simple and multivariate regression models, least squares estimation, hypothesis testing, and specification analysis.

G5412 Econometrics II

Introduction of topics needed to understand advanced applied statistics and econometric techniques for quantitative research and analysis. Topics include the Generalized Regression Model, Instrumental Variables, Systems of Equations, Panel Data Analysis, Discrete Choice Models and Time Series Analysis.

ELECTIVE COURSES

Students are required to take three out of these six elective courses:

G5218 Advanced Microeconomics

The class will build on the tools introduced in Microeconomics I and II and show how they are applied to illuminate economic relationships. Some of the topics the course will discuss are: game theory and its use in international organization; recent theories of decision-making; auctions and market design.

G5220 Advanced Macroeconomics

This class will familiarize students with advances in monetary economics, business-cycle theory, and growth theory. It will teach tools to model inflation and output dynamics and the role of optimal monetary policy. It will discuss theory and evidence of fiscal stabilization policy.

G5311 Economic Policy Analysis

The purpose of this course is to show how economic methods can be used to inform economic policy in a wide range of areas pertaining to development, health, education, and labor. Specific topics will be chosen each year; the class will introduce widely applied econometric techniques and discuss the relevant empirical literature.

G5415 Advanced Econometrics

The class emphasizes practical applications of econometric theory. The course will discuss the issues that arise in specifying, estimating, and testing microeconomic and macroeconomic theories. Students will learn how to apply these methods on real-world data.

G5711 Financial Economics

This class will discuss financial markets and asset pricing from the perspective of economic theory. While the stress will be on modeling and tools, the course will also introduce the empirical methodologies and the calibration techniques used in financial economics, as well as some of the most recent evidence on asset prices.

G5911 International Economics

This course covers both microeconomic and macroeconomic aspects of international relations. It will introduce the theory of international trade and of trade policy, as well as the main concepts of open-economy macroeconomics and international finance.

入学基本要求：（Admission requirement）

相关链接： http://econ.columbia.edu/masters/requirements-for-admission

具体要求：

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

We welcome applications from all students who would like to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Economics at Columbia University.  Admission to the M.A. program is limited to highly-qualified applicants and study must be undertaken on a full-time basis.

An undergraduate degree in economics is not required for admission to the M.A. program, but a strong background in undergraduate economics is highly recommended (principles of economics, intermediate microeconomics, and intermediate macroeconomics).  Substantial training in college-level calculus and statistics is also recommended (multivariate calculus, linear algebra, and statistics).  Our M.A. program emphasizes a technical and rigorous approach to the study of economic theory.  As such, applicants will be evaluated on the quality and breadth of their undergraduate preparation for the study of economics at the graduate level.

A complete list of applications requirements is available at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website.  See http://gsas.columbia.edu/admissions.

In addition, a Skype interview is required of applicants before a final offer of admission.

Please note that we are no longer accepting applications for admission in Fall 2016.

Note:  All applications are processed by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University.  See http://gsas.columbia.edu/admissions.

Please do not send any application materials directly to the Department of Economics.

FAQ： http://econ.columbia.edu/masters/faq

录取截止

截止时间：03/30/2016

相关链接： http://gsas.columbia.edu/content/academic-programs/economics-ma

Checklist或Material required

相关链接：http://econ.columbia.edu/masters/faq

具体内容： 

All prospective students must apply using the online application. Printed applications are not available.

All international students whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English must submit scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS.

The Graduate School requires the following minimum scores: 600 on the TOEFL paper-and-pencil test,100 on the TOEFL internet-based test, or 7.5 on IELTS.

Students must submit the following materials to be considered for admissions:

·         Resume

·         Transcripts from all institutions attended

·         Three Letters of Recommendation

·         Statement of Purpose

·         GRE General Exam

·         Scholarly Writing Sample is NOT Required

Additionally, a Skype interview is required as part of the admissions process.

咨询信箱、邮寄地址、以及联系电话

相关链接：http://econ.columbia.edu/masters/contact-us

If you have additional questions, please direct them to:

econ-ma@columbia.edu

GSAS Office of Admissions

Columbia University

107 Low Library, MC 4303

535 West 116th Street

New York, NY 10027