2007-02-06 12:30:31 · 4 answers · asked by mikerob08 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics
I've had some economics and i planned to minor in economics while i'm at Vanderbilt.
2007-02-06 12:31:14 · update #1
Yes.
When it comes to graduate-level economics, your math background is more important than your undergraduate economics background.
I took only two economics courses as an undergrad and did not have a problem when I went back to get an MS in Economics. They essentially cover all of the undergrad material in the first 4 weeks as a refresher.
2007-02-06 12:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you're not talking about about an honourary degree...
Yes. If you have run a successful business, you can be given a degree, and I'm not talking honourary.
Alternatively, challenge for standing.
Typically, most colleges and universities will allow you to "challenge for standing" in (almost) any course you might want...it'll just (typically) cost you 50% of the cost of the entire course. If you pass, you are considered to have the same standing as someone whom has taken and passed the course. After all...you *have* passed the course in a sense.
However, some/many educational establishments will not allow you to challenge much beyond undergraduate level.
2007-02-06 21:02:46 · answer #2 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense to my friends with an MS, but is there any point to getting a Master's in Economics without getting the PhD? (Aside from pursuing an interest, which is OK). Might be better served with an MBA.
2007-02-07 00:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by KevinStud99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I have an MSAE (MS Applied Economics) and my undergrad was International Relations.
UT made me take leveling classes to bring me up to speed.
The first poster is right on the mathematics. Know stats and Calc II cold.
2007-02-06 23:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by jw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋