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masud mds du · 06-12-2008, 08:46 AM

After completing BBA major in Accounting i have jumped to masters in development studies. Now i want to pursue higher studies in economics in northamerican universities. Give me suggestion.

TruDog · 06-12-2008, 11:59 AM

We need quite a bit more information. What is your:

--Undergraduate/graduate institution ranking?
--GPA?
--Math/econ courses taken?
--Special achievements?

Generally, a BBA isn't great preparation for an econ PhD program. So what you've taken in your development program will be crucial.

masud mds du · 06-12-2008, 12:38 PM

BBA major in accounting
GPA: 3.8/4
University of Dhaka (leading university in Bangladesh)
Undergrade math/ econ courses: calculas, micro,macro, public finance, dev. econ, project management, statistics

Graduate: masters in dev. studies (major in dev. econ)
GPA: 3.75/4
University of Dhaka
math/ econ courses: econometrics, micro, macro, dev. econ, poverty, economic history, int trade, political economy

GRE: wish to sit in August, see no reason to get less than 790 in quant

Other qualification: deputy country representative of Bangladesh, Commonwealth Youth Programme

jeeves0923 · 06-12-2008, 12:41 PM

It seems to me like you are going to need more preparation in math. At least linear algebra and some sort of rigorous proof based class if you want to be competitive.

What range of schools are you shooting for?

argmax · 06-12-2008, 04:14 PM

As jeeves said at least taking a linear algebra course is a must for US schools.
I assume that you have already taken multivariable calculus. More math preparation could be important but is not a prerequisite for most schools.
What about your LOR's writers? What about your interests?

06-12-2008, 08:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
masud mds du Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	phd in economics, accounting background After completing BBA major in Accounting i have jumped to masters in development studies. Now i want to pursue higher studies in economics in northamerican universities. Give me suggestion.

06-12-2008, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
TruDog TestMagic Guru-in-Training Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest US Posts: 539	We need quite a bit more information. What is your: --Undergraduate/graduate institution ranking? --GPA? --Math/econ courses taken? --Special achievements? Generally, a BBA isn't great preparation for an econ PhD program. So what you've taken in your development program will be crucial. _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ University of Wisconsin-Madison--2nd Year

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06-12-2008, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
masud mds du Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	BBA major in accounting GPA: 3.8/4 University of Dhaka (leading university in Bangladesh) Undergrade math/ econ courses: calculas, micro,macro, public finance, dev. econ, project management, statistics Graduate: masters in dev. studies (major in dev. econ) GPA: 3.75/4 University of Dhaka math/ econ courses: econometrics, micro, macro, dev. econ, poverty, economic history, int trade, political economy GRE: wish to sit in August, see no reason to get less than 790 in quant Other qualification: deputy country representative of Bangladesh, Commonwealth Youth Programme

06-12-2008, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
jeeves0923 Within my grasp! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 331	It seems to me like you are going to need more preparation in math. At least linear algebra and some sort of rigorous proof based class if you want to be competitive. What range of schools are you shooting for?

06-12-2008, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
argmax Eager! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 31	As jeeves said at least taking a linear algebra course is a must for US schools. I assume that you have already taken multivariable calculus. More math preparation could be important but is not a prerequisite for most schools. What about your LOR's writers? What about your interests?

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