No real analysis and only intro to econometrics (LSE Msc 2yr econ)

[kushagra452]

I have enrolled for two maths courses (both half units): Calculus and Linear Algebra.

Also, I am taking the intro to econometrics course ( as opposed to the slightly more advanced @principles of econometrics).

I still have a chance to switch courses. Do you think it will hurt my chances if I apply with these courses next year for the 2011 PhD intake.

My first year courses are:
1. Macroeconomics (using Williamson)
2. Microeconomic principles (using Cowell)
3. Into to econometrics (Dougherty)
4. Calculus (0.5 units) and Linear algebra (0.5 units/ next term).

Thanks

[penndryve]

That's exactly the modules that I am doing in my External Diploma from LSE! I sure hope they are enough! :-)

[JosephKeith72]

That's decent preparation. It doesn't necessarily stand out, but if your performance is good (and other things look good), you should be okay.

[kushagra452]

I guess, I will not take any advanced courses in the first year. the second year (when the "Real" masters program actually begins), i will have the opportunity to take the 300 and 400 level courses.

@penndryve: I think the amount of preparation you would have by the time you apply for the PhD, a top5-10 admit looks very certain!

Best of luck!

[kushagra452]

If I add Game theory I to my transcript (apart from Linear Algebra and Advanced Calculus) , will it make much of a difference to the my PhD preparation? (considering that I get a good grade in it).

Thanks

[Gecko]

It won't hurt - but the signal will be much stronger with MSc or MRes courses

[kushagra452]

Originally Posted by Gecko

It won't hurt - but the signal will be much stronger with MSc or MRes courses

I am currenlty enrolled in the 2 year MSc Economics program at LSE. I have just started the program (in the first week of Oct) and hence still have options to drop/add courses right now.

I will appy for the 2011 intake next year (when my 2nd year of the program would be underway).

[Gecko]

best of luck ^_^