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The Department of Economics will not admit outside applicants to its MA in Economics program. Enrollment in this degree program is reserved for students currently in the department’s PhD in Economics program. 

If a student enrolled in the doctoral program does not already have a master’s degree, the department strongly recommends that such a student work toward satisfying the degree requirements for the MA in Economics. This involves a minimum of 32 units of course work, which a student can meet while working to complete their doctorate. 

Required Courses: 16 Units

Students are required to take ECON 601   , ECON 602   , ECON 609    and ECON 611   . Successful completion of these four courses will satisfy 16 units of the program’s 32-unit requirement. 

• ECON 601 Microeconomic Theory I Units: 4
• ECON 602 Macroeconomic Theory I Units: 4
• ECON 609 Econometric Methods Units: 4
• ECON 611 Probability and Statistics for Economists Units: 4

Electives: 16 Units

Students are encouraged to explore the diverse collection of courses offered by the Department of Economics and USC. Stipulations concerning elective courses are as follows:

• Only 400-level, 500-level and 600-level course work can be applied toward degree requirements.   
• At least 8 of these 16 units must be ECON courses.  
• At least 8 of these 16 units must be in courses that are 500-level or higher.  
• No more than 4 units of  ECON 590    may be applied to the degree.

All elective courses (ECON and non-ECON) must be approved by an academic adviser. It is important that students receive approval prior to enrolling in elective courses.

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The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management prepares students to shape the direction of public affairs research. Our curriculum combines interdisciplinary training in public policy and management; rigorous methodological training; and specialization in a policy area or field such as economics, sociology, political science, or organizational theory.

Ph.D. students engage with world-renowned research centers, receive expert faculty mentoring, and collaborate with faculty in research. Teaching and research seminars along with faculty-student workshops support professional development and prepare students for employment at  leading universities or research institute.

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Working closely with faculty mentors, Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management students focus on and develop substantive expertise in core areas that leverage the Price School’s renowned research strengths in:

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• Sustainability and the Environment

All Ph.D. students are supported for four years through a combination of fellowships and graduate assistantships that provides year-round full tuition, a competitive stipend, and health and dental insurance. Students beyond their fourth year obtain support through teaching or research assistantships, or funding from USC and/or outside sources. Ph.D. students have access to stipends for conference travel.

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Price School faculty mentor Ph.D. students to contribute to the scholarly foundations of their chosen field. Many Ph.D. students publish and present their work at conferences, often co-authoring papers with faculty.

Recent Ph.D. Student Publications

Arthur Acolin , J. Bricker, P.S. Calem, and S.M. Wachter (2016). A Renter or Homeowner Nation?  Cityscape , 18.1: 145-157.

Cynthia Barboza-Wilkes , Bill Resh, and Carmen Mooradian (2020). Unpaid Work? Emotional Labor Assessments and Episodic Recall Bias in Public Engagement, Journal of Behavioral Public Administration , Vol. 3(2), 1-11.

Yi Chen , Bryan Tysinger, Eileen Crimmins, and Julie Zissimopoulos (2019). Analysis of Dementia in the US Population Using Medicare Claims: Insights from Linked Survey and Administrative Claims Data, Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions , Vol 5(1), 197-207.

Andy Hong  with Lisa Schweitzer, L. Marr, and W. Yang (2015). Impact of Temporary Freeway Closure on Regional Air Quality: A Lesson from Carmageddon in Los Angeles.  Environmental Science and Technology , 49(5): 3211-3218.

Sushant Joshi , Teryl Nuckols, and Jose Escarce (2019). Regression to the Mean in the Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, JAMA Internal Medicine , 179(9), 1167-1173.

Hui Li  with Shui-Yan Tang and Carlos Lo (2016). Nonprofit Policy Advocacy under Authoritarianism.  Public Administration Review .

Matthew Miller  (2015). Social Finance in Black Geographies: A Statistical Analysis of Locations in Los Angeles County.  Harvard Journal of African American Public Policy , 21: 78-91.

Noah Miller , Adam Rose, Dan Wei, Toon Vandyck and Christian Flachsland (2018). Achieving Paris Climate Agreement Pledges: Alternative Designs for Linking Emissions Trading, Review of Environmental Economics and Policy , Vol. 12, No. 1: 170-182.

Maria Francesca Piazzoni (2018). The Real Fake: Authenticity and the Production of Space , Fordham University Press.

Vincent Reina  with Raphael Bostic and H. Schwartz, R.K. Green, L.M. Davis, and C.H. Augustine (2015). The Preservation of Affordable Rental Housing: An Evaluation of the MacArthur Foundation’s Window of Opportunity Initiative.  RAND Corporation report .

Jovanna Rosen  (2016). Climate, Environmental Health Vulnerability, and Physical Planning: A Review of the Forecasting Literature.  Journal of Planning Literature , 1-20.

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Xize Wang  with  Marlon Boarnet  and D. Houston (2016). Can New Light Rail Reduce Personal Vehicle Carbon Emissions? A before-after, experimental-control evaluation in Los Angeles,  Journal of Regional Science .

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The Master of Science in Applied Economics and Econometrics (MS AEE) provides students with rigorous training in mathematical and statistical modeling of data and economic policy analysis. The program allows students to take classes in Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Finance, Consulting as well as at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, thereby enabling them to specialize their skills in the field of Financial Economics, Machine Learning, Quantitative Finance and Algorithmic Trading, Behavioral Economics and Global Policy Analysis. 

Our graduates have been accepted at PhD programs at NYU , Duke, University of California Davis, University of California Irvine, University of Minnesota, USC, Texas A&M as well as accepted at the Law School at the University of Chicago. Many of our graduates are placed as data scientists and economists at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, the Milken Institute, the World Bank, KPMG (data science team), Beacon Economics LLC, Resolution Economics LLC, among others.

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The Master of Science in Applied Economics and Econometrics graduate degree program is a 32-unit program that usually consists of eight, 4-unit courses. This is a full-time on-campus program, which most students complete in one and a half years. However, some students may complete the program in only one year, depending on their area of focus. A one-year plan, for example, would consist of a student entering in a fall semester and completing their courses by the end of the following summer term.

The MS AEE program requires applicants to have a solid foundation in Economics as well as an extensive mathematics background. The department looks for applicants who have taken at least a year of calculus and a semester of statistics . We also strongly encourage applicants to have taken intermediate microeconomics and intermediate macroeconomics courses prior to applying to the program.

The Master of Science in Applied Economics and Econometrics program at USC is a STEM designated program , which allows international students on F-1 visas to apply for a 24-month extension of their optional practical training (OPT).

Requirements

MS in Applied Economics and Econometrics students must successfully complete a total of at least 32 units.

• ECON 500 : Microeconomics Analysis and Policy (4.0 units)*
• ECON 501 : Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy (4.0 units)*
• ECON 513 : Practice of Econometrics (4.0 units)

*Must be passed with a “B” grade or higher – ECON 500 and ECON 501 – or student must retake the course

• ECON 570 : Big Data Econometrics (4.0 units) or
• ECON 584 : Economic Consulting and Applied Econometrics (4.0 units)

Students may choose their own graduate-level ECON courses or elect to specialize in a key economic area by one of the following one of these tracks:

• Economic Policy and Development
• Big Data Economics
• Economic Consulting
• Behavioral Economics
• Financial Economics

  Tracks require students to take a minimum of 12 units within a given track.

Specializations

Students who wish to follow a track specialization must complete 3 courses within a given track.

The behavioral track is designed especially for students who wish to focus on human behavior while also having access to rigorous academic training in traditional economics and econometric methods. Students interested in pursuing a career that involves understanding human behavior, biases in judgment, as well as the planning and execution of laboratory / field studies are good candidates for the behavioral track.

Track Courses:

This track is designed for students interested in working on global economic policy and developing country issues. Students are required to take courses in open economy macroeconomics, applied international trade policy, economic development and/or international health. Each of these courses relates economic theory to real-world problems and teaches students the methodological approaches used to examine these issues in leading institutions world-wide. Students will learn how to critically evaluate the issues and policies available. Some of the topics covered include the causes and consequences of the global financial crisis, the winners and losers of trade deals, and the importance of institutions and land and labor rights to development. As part of this track, students are also encouraged to undertake a research project on a relevant policy question of interest with their professors or relevant institutions.

The Economics Consulting Specialization provides students with training and experience in the economics and statistics necessary for successful careers in the field of economic consulting. Economists are frequently asked to work with management and to assist lawyers in complex litigation related to real world problems. Students in this specialization frequently are successful applicants at top tier consulting firms. The training received is excellent for research or further academic study at the PhD level.

While many quantitative finance programs emphasize coursework in mathematics and derivatives pricing, the Financial Economics Specialization is intended to be more broad-based in nature. Our students indeed take coursework in these areas, but there is also a focus on economics, asset pricing, and econometrics. This provides students with not just excellent quantitative skills, but also the tools and knowledge necessary for developing critical intuition about markets and the economy.

This specialization track focuses on the theory and practice of econometrics in modern settings of large-scale data. Tools from machine learning will be introduced and their interplay with causal econometrics will be emphasized. Through this track you will be exposed to many real-life examples drawn from various technology sectors, including e-commerce, entertainment, social media, digital advertising, transportation and mobility, and many others.

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All elective courses must be approved by the Master’s Programs Advisor. It is important that students receive approval prior to enrolling in elective courses.

• ECON 500 and ECON 501 must be passed with a “B” grade or higher or the student must retake the course
• No more than 8 units of non-ECON pre-approved coursework may be applied to the MS AEE degree. All pre-approvals must be submitted for review and approved before you register into courses of interest. Non-ECON courses must be at the 500 level. 400 level non-ECON course will not be approved. Courses that are not pre-approved by the Director of Master’s Studies (Prof. Narag) will not be retroactively approved.
• No more than 8 units of ECON 400-level courses may be applied to the degree. If you would like to take an ECON 400 level course, the course must be pre-approved by the Director of the Master’s Studies (Prof. Narag) and assigned advisor, since not all ECON 400 level courses can be applied towards the MS AEE degree. Courses that are not pre-approved by the Director of Master’s Studies (Prof. Narag) will not be retroactively approved.
• No more than 4 units of ECON 590: Directed Research may be applied to the degree.
• ECON 596: Internship for Curricular Practical Training does not count for degree credit. Registration into this course is required for CPT.
• Except for ECON 606, ECON 616, ECON 620L, ECON 621L, ECON 652, and ECON 659, written approval from both the Director of Master’s Studies (Prof. Narag) and the instructor are required to enroll in a 600-level (doctoral) ECON course. Forwarded email messages will suffice as written approval.

All students should familiarize themselves with the policies and regulations stated within the USC Catalogue . Close attention should be paid to the Requirements for Graduation subsection within Graduate and Professional Education .

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The Master of Science in Spatial Economics and Data Analysis (M.S. SEDA) combines the best of multiple worlds: an applied economics master’s with a core focus in data science that is also linked to the power of spatial sciences. In this innovative program, students will work with globally recognized faculty from the Department of Economics and the Spatial Sciences Institute in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. This degree can be completed in four semesters.

“One strength of the M.S. in Spatial Economics and Data Analysis program is having half the program faculty in the Department of Economics and the other half in the Spatial Sciences Institute. We teach from a variety of expertise, perspectives and research experiences.”

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Students complete a core set of courses to gain a solid foundation in applied economics and data science, and then customize the program for their desired career path through a choice of electives.

Many assignments can be assembled into a digital portfolio that will help students demonstrate their capabilities and skills for the job market. Students will also have the chance to lead discussions and work collaboratively on projects with classmates. In addition, the master’s in spatial economics and data analysis includes experiential learning opportunities such as guest speaker talks, panels, colloquiums and informal discussions with peers, faculty and industry leaders.

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In order to equip graduates with the skills they need to succeed in the job market, the M.S. in Spatial Economics and Data Analysis program focuses on the practical application of economic theories within the framework of GIS. Professionals with a master’s-level education in economics and spatial data analysis can apply their insights to a wide variety of specialized industries around the world, solving problems related to emerging business opportunities, environmental trends, urban crime, congestion patterns, global security, real estate valuation, technology diffusion and countless other social and commercial issues.

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to apply the data science and spatial economics skills they learn to their careers. Industries that can utilize this unique skill set include finance, geography, business, health sciences, city planning and environmental sciences.

Through internships, guest speaker events, industry meet-ups and other career development opportunities such as the annual Los Angeles Geospatial Summit , students will build a professional network spanning Big Data industry pros to up-and-coming startups.

Students also have the opportunity to gain field experience during their studies and can apply to be part-time researchers on funded SSI faculty projects.

The USC M.S. in Spatial Economics and Data Analysis has the U.S. Department of Education CIP code of 45.0702 for Geographic Information Science and Cartography, identified as a STEM CIP code.

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Spatial economics combines data analytics and location-based big data with insights from geospatial intelligence and urban economics as a means to identify business opportunities and solve real-world problems .

What Differentiates an M.S. in Spatial Economics and Data Analysis From a Master’s in Economics or a Master’s in Data Science?

In the M.S. in Spatial Economics and Data Analysis program, students engage with a rigorous quantitative curriculum that innovatively combines economics, data science and spatial science principles and applies their theories to societal challenges. Project-based learning allows students to synthesize and analyze spatial data that can be applied to their own interests.

As spatial Big Data grows in availability and significance, so too do market opportunities for professionals who can convert real-time spatial and economic analysis into recommendations in the areas of their choice.

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Not a good look, USC: Cancel culture comes for colleges as graduation season begins

Higher education leaders should not make an unsettling time an excuse to censor perfectly fine speech just because they fear a difficult situation..

Things are not well on America’s college campuses. The disgusting antisemitism that seems only to be building – and campus administrators’ lackluster response – has led to some truly frightening displays .

Violence and rule-breaking behavior must not be tolerated. Period. 

Yet, higher education leaders cannot make an unsettling time an excuse to censor perfectly fine speech just because they fear a difficult situation.

That’s what happened at the University of Southern California when the Los Angeles school decided last week to cancel valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s commencement speech in May – the first time USC has prevented its top graduate from speaking at the ceremony. 

College officials claimed they were concerned about the “alarming tenor” that had taken place on social media after Tabassum was named valedictorian. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has led to increased tensions in the United States following Hamas’ brutal attack against Israel on Oct. 7.

Detractors were displeased about Tabassum’s support of Palestinians and accused her of “anti-semitic and anti-Zionist rhetoric.” 

"The intensity of feelings, fueled by both social media and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has grown to include many voices outside of USC and has escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security and disruption at commencement," Provost Andrew Guzman said in a statement . "This decision is not only necessary to maintain the safety of our campus and students, but is consistent with the fundamental legal obligation."

Following controversy over the decision to prevent Tabassum from speaking, USC has since doubled down by canceling appearances of other speakers and honorees .

How is any of this fair to valedictorian Asna Tabassum?

Not only is USC’s decision an affront to free speech, it’s also fundamentally unfair to Tabassum, who undoubtedly worked hard in her years at the university to earn this achievement.

She shouldn’t have this experience taken from her.

In a statement, Tabassum has said that she is surprised USC “abandoned” her . 

Hey, Berkeley: Violence isn't free speech. Colleges still struggle with antisemitic protests.

Now, Tabassum may well have repugnant personal views and her speech may stoke division on campus. Even so, her academic accomplishments should not be undermined because of fears of possible violence and a speech she likely hadn’t even written yet. 

Rather, the university should have committed to keeping her and others attending graduation safe. And if it knew of a tangible security threat, it should be upfront about that.

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression faults USC for how it handled this situation . While USC is a private university, it commits to First Amendment-like free speech. And FIRE points to how California law requires private, secular colleges and universities to give students the same speech rights they’d have at the state’s public institutions.

“Implicit in the idea of a campus committed to robust expressive rights is that administrators won’t censor their students just because they have controversial views,” FIRE said in a statement .

Adrian College offers a better way to handle controversy

Meanwhile, administrators at private Adrian College in Michigan are handling their own “controversy” in much better fashion. 

They’re pretty much ignoring it. 

Last month, Adrian College announced that Riley Gaines would be its commencement speaker on May 5.

Gaines, who is often described in the media as an “ anti-trans rights activist ,” is a lot more than that. She is an accomplished former NCAA competitive swimmer who became well-known after she tied transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in the 200-yard NCAA freestyle championship race in 2022. 

Following that experience, Gaines has become an outspoken defender of fairness in women’s sports and speaks frequently on the issue at universities around the country.

Athletes sue NCAA: These women say transgender rules discriminate against them. So they're suing the NCAA.

Gaines is used to attracting pushback – and even violence – on campuses, so it’s probably no surprise to her that there are factions of the Adrian community who aren’t happy that she will speak at the school. A student LGBTQ+ group started an online petition urging the college to “disinvite” Gaines. It now has more than 1,600 signatures .

But the college isn’t backing down .

“Adrian College has never shied away from presenting and debating substantive disagreements on campus,” Adrian President Jeffrey Docking said in a news release. "In fact, this is precisely the purpose of universities – to engage in civil discourse of controversial issues. We welcome Riley Gaines to our beautiful campus, and we feel confident our students will be inspired by her commencement address.”

I hope Docking and fellow administrators stay firm in their commitment. And even though it may be embarrassing for USC to backtrack, it should reinstate valedictorian Tabassum as a speaker at commencement.

More than ever, college students need examples of what free expression really looks like.

Ingrid Jacques is a columnist at USA TODAY. Contact her at [email protected] or on X, formerly Twitter: @ Ingrid_Jacques .

K.R. Subramanyam Earns Prestigious 2024 Provost’s Mentoring Award

The Associate Dean of Marshall’s PhD program and accounting professor was recognized for his significant impact on mentees.

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K.R. Subramanyam received the prestigious 2024 Provost’s Mentoring Award in honor of his commitment to mentorship and his positive impact on doctoral students and junior faculty during his distinguished 30-year career at Marshall.

Professor Subramanyam's exceptional mentorship has left an indelible mark on doctoral students and junior faculty. His unwavering commitment to guiding and nurturing talent has not only met but exceeded the stringent criteria for this esteemed award. And it comes as no surprise. The KPMG Foundation Professor of Accounting and associate dean of the PhD program earned the USC Mentoring Award three times in the past. His accolades include recognition in the categories of “Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students” in 2006 and 2012, and “Faculty Mentoring Faculty, Postdoctoral Scholars, Medical Residents, and Fellows” in 2023.

Additionally, Subramanyam has also received multiple Marshall awards, including the Evan C. Thompson Faculty Mentoring and Leadership Award in 2008 and 2012, along with the Marshall Faculty Award for PhD Mentoring in 2023.

“Beyond the awards, Professor K.R. Subramanyam’s true legacy lies in the success of his mentees, many of whom have achieved outstanding careers, a testament to his exceptional guidance,” said Greys Sošić, senior vice dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, in the announcement. “The heartfelt gratitude expressed in the nomination letters underscores the profound influence he has had on the lives of those he has mentored.”

Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: April 2024

We are proud to highlight the amazing Marshall faculty who have been recognized this month for their leading-edge work and expertise.

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Caitlin Dawson April 15, 2024

Published on April 15th, 2024

Last updated on April 23rd, 2024

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