Say someone wanted to get a master's and phd in Economics, what would that entail, what is the whole process, what kind of work, how long, etc... In detail please.
2006-09-26 15:22:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
After you receive your Bachelor of Science degree in Economics (4 yrs., minimum of 128 hrs. with a major and minor), you apply to Graduate School. Usually a Master of Science degree takes between 2-3 yrs., as you take classes, write research papers, and propose a thesis. Then you defend your thesis in your oral exam, with 4 professors of your choice. Afterward, you apply to continue your education, either same institution or elsewhere, and take more coursework, do your research on your thesis, and write a dissertation (your thesis is the first part of it). Once again, you choose professors and defend your dissertation. If you pass, you will graduate with the highest degree in that field, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). It takes a lot of commitment, perserverance, dedication, financial support to succeed.
There are shorter paths to a terminal degree (law, for instance). That is a 3 yr. degree (Juris Doctor=J.D.) after a Bachelors degree.
I recommend you meet with a career counselor to see what you really want to do before making such a hugh commitment of time, energy, and money. Unless money is no object....
2006-09-26 15:29:14 · answer #1 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing a Masters/PHD means you have to do a lot of original research and takes about 6 years to do both. Usually a masters essay is about 50 pages long, while a PhD disertation is 400 pages. My sister did a MA&PhD in the humanities, but I would assume the same amount of work would be needed for one in Economics.
2006-09-26 22:25:02 · answer #2 · answered by Just another nickname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally you start by getting a Bachelor's - This takes 3 to 4 years.
Then a Masters adds another 2, usually.
The Ph D. can be done in one, but 2 is the norm.
Fast tracks are available to enable students to go from Bachlor level to Ph D. in 3 years or less.
It all depends on the University, subject, supervising professor and, of course, YOU.
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2006-09-26 22:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by Radiosonde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of dedication and alot of work!
Masters student
by the way the career counselor idea is a good choice also check with a professor who is in that field!
2006-09-27 00:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jersey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kissing major professor butt.
Don't be an original thinker. Postgraduate stuff is all about the professors ego: it's all about him/her proving he's smarter than the rest of the world. As long as you agree, you'll do well.
2006-09-26 22:24:39 · answer #5 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
student loans,lots of time in the library and sometimea it costs you a relationship or two........
2006-09-26 23:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by atheleticman_fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋