Master of Arts [M.A] [Financial Economics] From Youngstown State University

This program is designed to provide students with a background in applied economics and financial markets. The course-work covers micro and macro theory, econometrics, financial markets, management of financial capital and analysis of valuation of stocks. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in banking, insurance, and financial advising.

For the M.A. in Financial Economics, you must complete 33 semester hours of graduate credit with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Depending on the student's background, ECON 6904 (Quantitative Methods for Economics) may be waived, which reduces the total number of semester hours required to 30. The decision to waive ECON 6904 is made by the department's Graduate Coordinator.

Students can choose between writing a thesis and or taking a research seminar. Students who write a thesis must take one elective, students taking the research seminar must take two electives.