City College of New York, The College of Liberal Arts and Science Economics North Academic Building (NAC) 5/144 160 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 US   Phone: 212-650-6214/6341   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Economics (MA) On Campus   Economics is the study of how people choose to use resources. Economists study changes occurring in specific countries or individual sectors of an economy; some ask fundamental questions about the nature of economic decisions; some address proposals to change government policies. Given the impact of economic forces on our daily lives, the strong interest in economics is understandable. Studying economics provides a logical and consistent framework for understanding such basic concepts as inflation, the function of money, and budget deficits. By providing an introduction to economic analysis, students are better able to think critically about policy proposals that emerge from Washington and are debated in the mass media. In addition, students gain a working knowledge of how the economy operates and adjusts to changing economic conditions. Taking economics courses, however, provides more than mere insights into the functioning of economies. Economics is a field of growing importance as preparation for both a variety of careers and programs of advanced study. Recent surveys of liberal arts colleges and universities indicate that Economics continues to rank among the most popular majors chosen by undergraduates, and the majority of students enroll in introductory courses in economics during their undergraduate careers.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required: 36  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:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $360  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $3680  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable