There are two possible course sequences for students enrolled in the MS program to satisfactorily progress toward the degree. The first sequence applies to students who want to graduate in three semesters. The second applies to students who want or need to be full time but prefer to graduate in four semesters. To be considered a full-time student, however, you must take at least eight (8) semester hours (two economics courses) per semester. Students must register for 12 semester hours (three economics courses) per semester during their first two semesters to make satisfactory progress toward the degree
THREE-SEMESTER MS SEQUENCE
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | SEMESTER 3 |
| ECON 5105 | ECON 5120 | ELECTIVE |
| ECON 5110 | ECON 5140 | ELECTIVE |
| ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE |
Curriculum
The MS program requires 8 courses (32 semester hours of credit), including four core courses and four elective courses. Students typically complete the program in three or four semesters.
Current and prospective students should refer to the Graduate Catalog for a description of the Master of Science in Economics curriculum.
FOUR-SEMESTER MS SEQUENCE
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | SEMESTER 3 | SEMESTER 4 |
| ECON 5105 | ECON 5120 | ELECTIVE | |
| ECON 5110 | ECON 5140 | INSH 6864 | ELECTIVE |
| ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE | Co-op option |
Some elective courses are offered every year; others are offered every other year. Please consult the registrar’s website to determine what elective courses are available.
Master’s students are permitted, with approval, to take two graduate courses outside of the economics department during their program. They also may, if they have satisfied the prerequisites and have gotten permission from the instructor, choose one or more courses designated for doctoral students.
Course Scheduling
Most graduate classes meet twice per week for one and one-half hours each day or once per week for three hours. Most master’s level classes are scheduled Monday through Friday, between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m.
The class schedule for the current semester is available on the registrar’s website.
Current and prospective students should refer to the Graduate Catalog for a description of the Master of Science in Economics curriculum.
Contact Information:
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
301 Lake Hall
Boston, MA 02115-5000
phone: 617.373.2871
fax: 617.373.3640
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Type of Program
- Graduate
