M.A. in Economics : Program Description
Entrance Examination: There will be a written examination in
May/June (please check our website in April). Only those who satisfy the minimum requirements for application are eligible to take the examination. The examination is given in English only. Applicants may be interviewed if necessary. Acceptance decisions are made
in early June. For admission requirements
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Mathematics Requirement: After acceptance to the
program (prior to registration) students must demonstrate sufficient knowledge in mathematics. This can be done either through the waiver examination (given in August) or attending the preparatory course which is given during the Bođaziçi University Summer Term. Students with B.A./B.S. degrees other than Bođaziçi University B.A. in Economics are strongly advised to take the preparatory course.
Preparatory Course: After acceptance to the
program (prior to registration) there will be a preparatory course offered during summer school (EC489). The course will cover topics in mathematics for economics with applications in intermediate level macroeconomics and microeconomics, and basic mathematical statistics. Students who are not able to attend this course due to a valid excuse will have to take a waiver exam during the first week of August to be admitted to the program.
Core Requirements: The following courses will be taken in the first year of the program:
EC501 – Microeconomics I
EC502 – Microeconomics II
EC503 – Macroeconomics I
EC504 – Macroeconomics II
EC521 – Mathematical Economics I
EC531 – Econometrics I
EC532 – Econometrics II
EC501, EC503, EC521, and EC531 are offered during the Fall semester and EC502, EC504 and EC532 are offered during Spring.
Degree Options: Students can receive an M.A. degree in Economics with or without the Thesis option. Those who pursue an M.A. degree with Thesis will have to take 3 elective courses, 1 seminar course, and 1 thesis course in order to complete the program. Those who pursue an M.A. degree without Thesis will have to take 6 elective courses, 1 seminar course, and 1 project course to complete the program.
The list of elective courses that can be taken from other departments will be determined by the graduate advisor.
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