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Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) in Regional Science

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The master's degree program in regional science has two goals:

  • Prepare students for professional careers as research and policy analysts in regional science.
  • Prepare students for Ph.D. programs in regional science or related fields such as public policy, economics, or planning.

Four semesters of coursework plus a master's thesis are required for the master's degree. The amount of coursework may be less depending on a student's prior academic background. The Special Committee for a master's degree candidate is composed of a chairperson who represents the major subject in regional science and one other faculty member who represents the minor field. The Special Committee chairperson directs the thesis research.

Shown below is a selection of potential courses in a typical program of coursework for the master's degree. Other programs are also possible depending on a student's background and professional interests.

First Semester
  • ILRST 5100: Statistical Methods I (or AEM 4110/6120 Introduction to Econometrics/Applied Econometrics)
  • CRP 6270: Regional Economic Impact Analysis
  • ECON 3130: Intermediate Microeconomics III
  • CRP 8300: Seminar in Regional Science, Planning, and Policy Analysis
  • CRP 6390: Economics of Financial Crisis

Second Semester
  • ILRST 5110: Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences II (or AEM 7100 Econometrics I)
  • CRP 5250: Introductory Methods of Planning Analysis
  • CRP 5080: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
  • AEM 4120: Introduction to Mathematical Programming
  • ECON 3140: Intermediate Macroeconomics III
  • CRP 6090: Planning and Policy Analysis

Third Semester
  • CRP 5450: Intro to Quantitative Techniques for the Analysis of Public Policy (i.e. Econometrics)
  • CRP 6210: Quantitative Techniques for Policy Analysis and Program Management (i.e. Simulation and Mathematical Programming)
  • CRP 8000: Advanced Seminar in Urban and Regional Theory I
  • CRP 8300: Seminar in Regional Science, Planning, and Policy Analysis
  • Thesis research electives

Fourth Semester
  • NTRES 6700: Spatial Statistics
  • AEM 6510: Environmental and Resource Economics
  • NBA 5240: Macroeconomics and International Trade
  • Thesis research electives

Students may select other courses with the guidance of a faculty adviser.