University of Southern California College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Economics Kaprielian Building Room 300, 3620 Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90089-0253 US   Phone: 1-213-740-8335   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Economics; M.A. - Economic Developmental Programming; M.A./Juris Doctor (dual degree);M.A./Master of Planning (dual degree) Doctoral Ph.D.; On Campus   The department offers courses leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the following three broad areas of specialization: economic theory and quantitative methods; applied economic theory (including industrial organization and public economics); and international, developmental, urban, regional and comparative economics. The programs are designed to prepare students for careers in teaching, research, industry and government. In all of its programs the department combines rigorous training in theoretical and econometric tools and their applications to important social problems and policy.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 10495  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3455  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1121  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $26904  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable