yathatsnotright Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I am stuck and I am wondering if there is a sequential course in Intermediate Microeconomics Theory that I would be able to take online or so. I need to fulfill a pre-req for a grad school I want to apply too. Unfortunately I received a C+ in Intermediate Micro Theory and need to take a higher level course that comes right after. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catrina Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Why not just retake intermediate micro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yathatsnotright Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Apparently I can't and they are "really strict about their requirements". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicaffairsny Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Apparently I can't and they are "really strict about their requirements". Is there another school in your town or within driving distance where you can take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yathatsnotright Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 The community college nearby probably offers it. But I am having doubts about this program as it is now. It's the JHU Applied Economics program. Starting to think all this trouble wont be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicaffairsny Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I'm not sure. The general consensus here is that us masters are inferior (and more expensive) preparation for doctoral study. If you are interested in a phd you might want to reconsider applying to that program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catrina Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Intermediate micro is usually not offered at community colleges. If you are absolutely positive that you can't retake it at your current school (keep trying), try to find a reasonably well-ranked four year college near you that you can take it at as a non-degree student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yathatsnotright Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks for your suggestion. Do you honestly think the JHU applied econ program is worrth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catrina Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 For what? It depends on what your goals are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yathatsnotright Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Director at a development org. Perhaps in the long term. But I figure I should get technical skills...econ consulting perhaps? MBA? I want to leverage my business background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicaffairsny Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Get a high power MPA or MPP. Develop the technical skills by studying math and econometrics now and substituting more advanced quant courses in your masters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yathatsnotright Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Have already started learning on my own during some free time.. Studying some microeconomics, econometrics. Any idea on math courses? Would an MBA be just as good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicaffairsny Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Have already started learning on my own during some free time.. Studying some microeconomics, econometrics. Any idea on math courses? Would an MBA be just as good? Depends. MBA will give you a management credential and lots of MBA's run NGO's, often as a second act after a career in business. However if you want to use your graduate study to learn about ID, you are better of with a MPA or MPP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicaffairsny Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Have already started learning on my own during some free time.. Studying some microeconomics, econometrics. Any idea on math courses? Would an MBA be just as good? What year are you in? The advice on here for the last guy considering MPP was complete an undergrad math sequence as if you were preparing for phd's in econ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yathatsnotright Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Currently working right now in big 4 audit and want to transition careers. I was contemplating taking math sequence at a college nearby but not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicaffairsny Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Currently working right now in big 4 audit and want to transition careers. I was contemplating taking math sequence at a college nearby but not sure. I'm thinking if you are working for a big 4 you are a candidate for Harvard's MPA ID. This program is generally considered head and shoulders above conventional MPA's in terms of quantitative rigor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yathatsnotright Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Seems like I will still need to take some Econ/Math courses to show my abilities in these subjects. I'll keep this in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yathatsnotright Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 What's that JHU app econ program good for anyway? Thought it would be decent for building technical skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicaffairsny Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 What's that JHU app econ program good for anyway? Thought it would be decent for building technical skills. This is just my uninformed opinion and effort to have a little fun and over simplify, but it is probably good for international students who want to get a degree from Hopkins and go back to their home countries. It is also probably very good at making money for the university. I also see that it is a Washington dc based program so it is probably good for dc bureaucrats who are credential gathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
to2012 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'm pretty sure that JHU applied econ is econometrics heavy and thus not suited for people with poor math/econ backgrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yathatsnotright Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 only prerequisites for the program are a B in calculus and a B in intro micro/macro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Econhead Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 only prerequisites for the program are a B in calculus and a B in intro micro/macro. Disclaimer: I know nothing about the program. That said, this highlights what was discussed in another thread about the misconception about what is listed as "prerequisites" for programs vs. the background of successful applicants. Do some more research-you probably need more than just a B in calculus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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