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Department of Economics
School of Business, Economics and Communication
Professors: M. Abdel-Fadil, T. Abdel-Malek, G. Amin, A. Beshai, A. El Mawaziny, W. Mikhail, H. Thompson
Associate Professors: A. Ezz El Arab, M. George, N. Rizk (Chair)
Assistant Professors: H. El-Ramly, S. Green, A. Kamaly, J. Salevurakis, R. Seda, T. Selim
The Department of Economics offers three graduate programs in economics: an established master's program and two new programs: an M.A. Economics in International Development and a Graduate Economics Diploma in International Development. Together, these three programs cater to evolving job market needs and keep up with recent developments in the field.
Master of Arts in Economics
Completion of the AUC Graduate Program in Economics opens wide opportunities for prestigious and creative jobs in research centers and departments, both in government and private institutions. AUC graduates of this program have also made valuable additions to several U.N. and international development institutions.
Admission
The applicant for admission to the master's program in economics should have a considerable background in economic theory. An applicant whose bachelor's degree is in a discipline other than economics may be admitted provisionally, but in such cases the applicant must either display competence in economics by passing required examinations or develop the necessary competence by completing additional undergraduate courses. The prerequisite for full admission to the master's degree in economics is completion of ECON. 418 and 425 with a grade of B or better; i.e. a student must complete ECON. 418 and 425 before enrolling in any 500 level course.
Applicants to the M.A. in Economics must obtain an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Courses
A minimum of 27 semester hours is required. All students must take: ECON. 501 and 502 Advanced Economic Theory I and II, ECON. 518 Econometrics, and ECON. 525 Research Workshop. A maximum of six hours of 500-level courses in fields other than economics may be taken with departmental approval.
Comprehensive Examination
The written comprehensive examination covers economic theory, selected fields in the candidate's degree program, and the methods and techniques of economic research. An oral examination may also be conducted. A comprehensive exam is only required of students not writing theses.
Thesis
A thesis is recommended. In special cases, with departmental approval, a student may be permitted to take an option involving completion of three additional courses instead of a thesis.
An M.A. thesis is not allowed to be submitted for examination until the student has made a presentation of a major part of it at the department seminar.
M.A. Economics in International Development
This program is specially designed for students who wish to acquire in-depth understanding and knowledge in the field of development. An interdisciplinary approach is adopted as an essential requirement for gaining a broader and more integrated perspective of this dynamic field of study.
The program should be of interest to those who plan to seek a position or a career with a wide range of development-related institutions at the macro or micro levels. Examples include United Nations agencies, The World Bank, bilateral donor representative offices/projects, NGOs, and development-finance institutions. In addition, the program equips students to assume technical positions in government departments directly concerned with development planning and evaluation.
Admission
The applicant for admission to this program should have a good knowledge of the concepts and analytical tools of economics. An applicant whose bachelor's degree is in a discipline other than economics may be admitted provisionally, but in such cases the applicant must either display competence in economics by passing required examinations or develop the necessary competence by completing additional undergraduate courses.
Applicants to the program must obtain an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Courses
A minimum of 36 credit hours is required. All students must:
- Take seven core courses, five from economics and two from allied disciplines as indicated below:
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ECON |
500 |
The Economic Setting for Development, 3 cr. |
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503 |
Economic Growth & Development, 3 cr. |
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505 |
International Economics, 3 cr. |
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519 |
Project Evaluation, 3 cr. |
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526 |
Development Research Workshop, 3 cr. |
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SOC/ANTH |
500 |
Social Thought, 3 cr. |
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POLS |
502 |
Scope & Method of Development Analysis, 3 cr. |
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2. Choose four electives, one from each of the following groups of courses as
indicated below:
Group 1
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504 |
Economic Policy, 3 cr. |
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506 |
Advanced Topics in Applied Economics, 3 cr. |
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508 |
Labour Economics, 3 cr. |
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511 |
Economic Development in Middle East Countries, 3 cr. |
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513 |
Economic Strategies for Sustainable Development, 3 cr. |
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514 |
Ethical Issues in Development, 3 cr. |
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POLS |
512 |
The United Nations & Human Rights Protection, 3 cr. |
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517 |
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups: Women and Children, 3 cr. |
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530 |
Comparative Political Development, 3 cr. |
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562 |
International Development Organizations, 3 cr. |
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SOC/ANTH |
515 |
Kin, Friends & Neighbours, 3 cr.. |
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520 |
Sex Roles, Gender, and Society, 3 cr. |
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Department of Economics
School of Business, Economics and Communication
Professors: M. Abdel-Fadil, T. Abdel-Malek, G. Amin, A. Beshai, A. El Mawaziny, W. Mikhail, H. Thompson
Associate Professors: A. Ezz El Arab, M. George, N. Rizk (Chair)
Assistant Professors: H. El-Ramly, S. Green, A. Kamaly, J. Salevurakis, R. Seda, T. Selim
The Department of Economics offers three graduate programs in economics: an established master's program and two new programs: an M.A. Economics in International Development and a Graduate Economics Diploma in International Development. Together, these three programs cater to evolving job market needs and keep up with recent developments in the field.
Master of Arts in Economics
Completion of the AUC Graduate Program in Economics opens wide opportunities for prestigious and creative jobs in research centers and departments, both in government and private institutions. AUC graduates of this program have also made valuable additions to several U.N. and international development institutions.
Admission
The applicant for admission to the master's program in economics should have a considerable background in economic theory. An applicant whose bachelor's degree is in a discipline other than economics may be admitted provisionally, but in such cases the applicant must either display competence in economics by passing required examinations or develop the necessary competence by completing additional undergraduate courses. The prerequisite for full admission to the master's degree in economics is completion of ECON. 418 and 425 with a grade of B or better; i.e. a student must complete ECON. 418 and 425 before enrolling in any 500 level course.
Applicants to the M.A. in Economics must obtain an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Courses
A minimum of 27 semester hours is required. All students must take: ECON. 501 and 502 Advanced Economic Theory I and II, ECON. 518 Econometrics, and ECON. 525 Research Workshop. A maximum of six hours of 500-level courses in fields other than economics may be taken with departmental approval.
Comprehensive Examination
The written comprehensive examination covers economic theory, selected fields in the candidate's degree program, and the methods and techniques of economic research. An oral examination may also be conducted. A comprehensive exam is only required of students not writing theses.
Thesis
A thesis is recommended. In special cases, with departmental approval, a student may be permitted to take an option involving completion of three additional courses instead of a thesis.
An M.A. thesis is not allowed to be submitted for examination until the student has made a presentation of a major part of it at the department seminar.
M.A. Economics in International Development
This program is specially designed for students who wish to acquire in-depth understanding and knowledge in the field of development. An interdisciplinary approach is adopted as an essential requirement for gaining a broader and more integrated perspective of this dynamic field of study.
The program should be of interest to those who plan to seek a position or a career with a wide range of development-related institutions at the macro or micro levels. Examples include United Nations agencies, The World Bank, bilateral donor representative offices/projects, NGOs, and development-finance institutions. In addition, the program equips students to assume technical positions in government departments directly concerned with development planning and evaluation.
Admission
The applicant for admission to this program should have a good knowledge of the concepts and analytical tools of economics. An applicant whose bachelor's degree is in a discipline other than economics may be admitted provisionally, but in such cases the applicant must either display competence in economics by passing required examinations or develop the necessary competence by completing additional undergraduate courses.
Applicants to the program must obtain an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Courses
A minimum of 36 credit hours is required. All students must:
- Take seven core courses, five from economics and two from allied disciplines as indicated below:
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ECON |
500 |
The Economic Setting for Development, 3 cr. |
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503 |
Economic Growth & Development, 3 cr. |
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505 |
International Economics, 3 cr. |
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519 |
Project Evaluation, 3 cr. |
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526 |
Development Research Workshop, 3 cr. |
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SOC/ANTH |
500 |
Social Thought, 3 cr. |
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POLS |
502 |
Scope & Method of Development Analysis, 3 cr. |
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2. Choose four electives, one from each of the following groups of courses as
indicated below:
Group 1
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ECON |
504 |
Economic Policy, 3 cr. |
| |
506 |
Advanced Topics in Applied Economics, 3 cr. |
| |
508 |
Labour Economics, 3 cr. |
| |
511 |
Economic Development in Middle East Countries, 3 cr. |
| |
513 |
Economic Strategies for Sustainable Development, 3 cr. |
| |
514 |
Ethical Issues in Development, 3 cr. |
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POLS |
512 |
The United Nations & Human Rights Protection, 3 cr. |
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517 |
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups: Women and Children, 3 cr. |
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530 |
Comparative Political Development, 3 cr. |
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562 |
International Development Organizations, 3 cr. |
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SOC/ANTH |
515 |
Kin, Friends & Neighbours, 3 cr.. |
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520 |
Sex Roles, Gender, and Society, 3 cr. |
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525 |
Religion, Ideology & Society, 3 cr. |
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540 |
Agrarian and Pastoral Transformation, 3 cr. |
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545 |
Cities: Structure and Dynamics, 3 cr. |
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555 |
Comparative Health & Healing Systems, 3 cr. |
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560 |
Population Dynamics, 3 cr. |
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570 |
Environment and Society, 3 cr. |
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MGMT |
503 |
Management Communications, 3 cr. |
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PADM |
518 |
Local Government and Development, 3 cr. |
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ORGN |
535 |
Human Resources Strategy, 3 cr. |
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3. Undertake a practicum with an approved host organization.
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ECON |
590 |
Practicum, 3 cr. |
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Practicum
The program does not require a comprehensive examination or a thesis. Instead, students are required to undertake a 200-hour practicum over a 4-6 week period with a development-related institution, preferably after completing six core courses. The Department will assist students in identifying appropriate hosts for the practicum and in placing them. The practicum is an essential requirement of the program, giving it a distinct feature that is expected to add a pragmatic exposure to students in a serious development work setting. The Department and host institutions will be jointly responsible for supervising and evaluating student practicum work.
A research paper is required as part of the practicum assignment. The paper will address a topic closely related to the student's practicum work and is expected to follow sound research methods, drawing on the support that will be provided in ECON. 526 Development Research Workshop.
While the Department is responsible for arranging practicum placements, some flexibility may be exercised in setting the timing of the practicum in view of the need to take due note of host institutions' work schedules and select meaningful assignments for students. In no case, however, will students be eligible for the practicum until they complete at least three core course, and undertake ECON. 526 before or concurrently with the practicum assignment.
Economics Graduate Diploma in International Development
This graduate diploma is designed for students who wish to gain a basic understanding and knowledge of development but who may not intend to proceed to obtain a Master's Degree. This Diploma program is also inter-disciplinary to provide a broader and more integrated perspective of development issues.
The Diploma should be of interest to those who plan to seek a position or a career with development-related institutions or with government departments directly concerned with development planning and evaluation.
Admission
The applicant for admission to this program should have a good knowledge of the concepts and analytical tools of economics. An applicant whose bachelor's degree is in a discipline other than economics may be admitted provisionally, but in such cases the applicant must either display competence in economics by passing required examinations or develop the necessary competence by completing additional undergraduate courses.
Applicants to the program must obtain an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Courses
A minimum of 18 credit hours, consisting of six core courses that must include two non- economics courses, as follows:
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ECON |
500 |
The Economic Setting for Development, 3 cr. |
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503 |
Economic Growth & Development, 3 cr. |
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526 |
Development Research Workshop, 3 cr. |
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ECON |
505 |
International Economics, 3 cr. |
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ECON |
519 |
Project Evaluation, 3 cr. |
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SOC/ANTH |
500 |
Social Thought, 3 cr. |
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POLS |
502 |
Scope & Method of Development Analysis, 3 cr. |
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Students awarded the Diploma may wish to apply for admission to the M.A. Econ. in International Development program if they obtain a satisfactory overall grade.
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