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Anybody have an idea of the math requirements associated with admission into these programs? I have read some discussion that a PhD in economics is much more marketable.

Well, I'm in a masters program now. I have aspirations to pursue a phd, but not sure if I'd be competitive. I have a gpa of 3.97 so far in my grad program. But, it is a small LAC.

Here it is for this fall. The application of mathematical and statistical techniques to the analysis of economic issues. Development of simple and multiple regression as tools of analysis. Use of computer facilities and statistical programs to apply the tools to current economic data.

In undergrad, I took calc 1, game theory, finite, and and a business stat class. So, I had some math, but not a lot. I haven't taken calc in a while so my plan is to take calc 1-3.

Hello, I've taken graduate level econometrics, and I'm taking graduate time series analysis, probability, and linear regression this fall. Do you guys think that I really need mathematical statistics as well? I do still need the basis sequence of math, calc1-3, la, and ra.

I'm asking because I'd really like to gain the position, but not sure if I meet the requirements that they desire. My grad gpa is nearly a 4.0 which is good (small regional school), and I graduate in Dec. My undergrad gpa is low though, 3.18. I have some SAS experience, and I'm trying to gain more in the fall. I have a lot of SPSS experience, and I will be gaining software R experience as well. I've taken Econometrics, and I'm taking Time Series Analysis and Probability in the fall. I just got my thesis topic approved which I will finish in Dec. I may get an RA position as well. Just wondering if you guys think that I have a chance or what I could do to give myself a better chance?

I'm in a Masters in International Economics and Finance program at a small regional school. My undergrad is bad 3.18 from a state public school where I studied economics. My masters gpa is 3.967. I graduate in Dec. I am going to begin my research experience this fall. I was hoping for either IU or Notre Dame.

I'm currently in a Masters program in the U.S. I've taken Econometrics, and I'm going to take Time Series Analysis and Probability in the fall. After I graduate, I'm going to take more math, because I frankly lack it by a large margin. I've taken Calc 1, Game Theory, and Finite in undergrad, but it has been a while. So, I am just going to start from scratch. Would taking Calc1-3, LA, and Analysis make me competitive with my stat background assuming I do fine in the classes? Or do you guys recommend taking a math stats class as well?

I don't think experts mean that China is just spending all this infrastucture to boost GDP. However, it has been contributing quite a bit to their GDP growth. Most of this spending has been good it seems, and is needed. But just like any government spending programs, there will be lots of inefficiences. It seems that they are having trouble keeping up in certain areas because traffic seems to be horrendous. Many of my Chinese professors say that there is a large housing bubble in China which will create problems. But, it shouldn't place a lot of big banks in big trouble such as the financial crisis did in the U.S because the Chinese put a lot more down on their properties. But, it will certainly hurt the people and shrink GDP growth. This is just one of the many problems in China. There are many more which could be worse than the housing bubble which China will have to find answers for. It is not really a knock on China, because the U.S. has many problems too that they will have to overcome. Anyways, I don't think many Americans really care that America will no longer be the leader in GDP. Americans care about the debt issues, what will happen to health care, and the attack on unions much more than China. For the most part, the only discussion among average Americans regarding China is that they are upset that their shoes, shirts, ect are made there. It is interesting though. I have many Chinese students in my masters program, and they are always trying to compare China to the United States, not Europe, not Japan... Just the United States. I find it interesting what the Chinese government is trying to teach the general public about the United States, Japan, and many other world powers. The U.S. has this too, but not nearly as extreme.

See, the problem is that my school's master program is new. Last year, they placed their top student at the Federal Reserve as a research assistant. But, most of the students are foreign and go back home. So, my guess is that it doesn't place very well. That's why I was thinking of using this program as a stepping stone to get into a better program that places very well. However, I'd probably have to do the second masters part-time because I'd be working.

I will be finishing up my Masters in International Economics and Finance from a small LAC. I should be finishing top in my class if that means much. My undergrad was at a larget, decent state school. My gpa in undergrad wasn't as good. I know that I want to continue school. I enjoy it too much not too. And, I'd really like to continue the study of economics. My dream job would be to be an Economist of some sort. It wouldn't need to be elite such as the Federal Reserve. However, I'm not graduating from a top school, so I don't know how likely gaining an Economist position is. Would anybody recommend doing a second masters in a better program that places much better? I really don't want to do an MBA. I have no interest in it. I worked at a Fortune 500 company for 3 1/2 years, and did fine. But, my heart was not in it which is why I went back to school. A phd in economics is still on the table, but I don't think it is likely. Any suggestions? I think that I've found my passion, but I need a course of action to pursue it.

No ideas?

I'm a current masters student now, and will be graduating in December. My undergrad gpa is low 3.2, but my masters gpa is nearly a 4.0. This program that I'm in is a Masters in Economics and Finance. I've been looking into the Masters in Financial Economics at Duke, and the courses are different for the most part even though there is a little overlap from the program that I'm in currently. My question is, would having another masters with a good gpa increase my odds getting in or does it really matter? I'm coming from a decent, small LAC school. I got my undergrad in Economics from a decent state school. I'm not sure a doctorate is in the cards, and I'm just not interested in getting an MBA. I would be looking at Duke part-time if its offered. It seems as that Duke has a very strong network as well.

My goal isn't just to move up the corporate ladder. I just that as another possible benefit or opportunity that another master's would offer. I'm trying to evaluate all the positives and negatives about doing another masters or doing a ph.d. Actually, the program that i'm in doesn't have as strong as a finance component that I'd like which is another reason why I'm considering another masters that would concentrate in finance. I'm also running this by professors that I have developed a strong relationship with. But, they don't have experience in the private sector that many probably do here.

That's hard to say. If I did get into a program such as Duke, they offer a Finance track so I know that would be different. But, I'm not sure it would be that significant. Also, Duke places very well in the private sector which is another thing to consider. But if I was already working, would that extra masters move me up the ladder quickly? I don't know. But, I understand what you're saying. I've been told that before as well. My thing is that if I did get into a ph.d. program, it wouldn't be nearly as good of a program such as Duke. That's my logic, but I may be way off.