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Degrees and Programs of Study
The Department of Economics offers full-time and part-time graduate programs leading to master’s (MA) and doctoral (PhD) degrees. After completing the MA program, students have the technical skills required for economic analysis of business and public policy. After completing the PhD program, students are able to conduct original research and advance knowledge in the field.
Master of Arts in Economics
Economics master’s degree students can focus on a specific area of economics or follow a general course of study. Potential areas of specialization include: econometrics, financial economics, health economics, international monetary economics and labor economics.
The program gives students an opportunity to specialize in one of two areas: (a) general economics or (b) applied economics and financial markets. The program is primarily dedicated to producing well-trained economics researchers and managers. Many students go on to enter PhD programs.
The Economics MA program is currently in abeyance as the department updates the structure of this program. Please check back at a future date for more details.
PhD in Applied Economics
The newly designed, STEM-designated PhD in Applied Economics is designed to prepare students for university teaching and research as well as for positions as economists in business, government, and industry. The program emphasizes the development of advanced research and scholarship skills in applied economics areas, including applied econometrics, economic development, financial economics, industrial organization, international economics, and labor economics.
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Hamida Mubasshera
Fourth Year Doctoral Student
Hamida Mubasshera is entering her final year as a PhD student in Economics at Temple. Her interests in Health Economics, the Economics of Crime, and the Economics of Risky Behaviors has led her to focus on applied microeconomics.
Read more about Hamida and her accomplishments!Graduate Resources
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