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Nov 27, 2024
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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Health Economics [M.A.]
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The Master of Arts in Health Economics provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations and tools of economic analysis to gain competence in economic theory and its uses. The program exposes students to various areas of economic study through course work, independent study, and research. Also, this program provides students with quantitative and computer skills that can be used to analyze health organizations and consulting firms that advise health organizations.
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Program Admission
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Admission Requirements
Minimum Graduate School Requirements
A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. See International Admissions for international applicant requirements.
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements:
- Satisfy undergraduate course requirements of principles of macroeconomics (ECON 201), principles of microeconomics (ECON 202), economic statistics (ECON 310), and algebra, linear models or calculus (MATH 105, or 118, or 119, or 120) or equivalents with grades of at least B- in each.
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may be granted to those who show promise of success in this master’s program but fail to meet one or more of the admission requirements listed above. Conditionally admitted students must overcome specified deficiencies to have their status changed to degree admission. No more than 12 hours of graduate coursework in economics taken by a student on conditional status may be counted toward the degree.
Department Information
Economics | Mehmet Yaya, Ph.D., Interim Department Head | 703 Pray-Harrold, 734.487.3395, myaya@emich.edu
Advisor Information
Mehmet E. Yaya, Ph.D., Department Head, 703A Pray-Harrold, 734.487.0007, myaya@emich.edu
Degree Requirements: 30 hours
The M.A. in Health Economics requires 30 hours of course work to be distributed among required courses and program courses as follows
Required Courses: 21 hours
Students must complete the following required courses with a cumulative 3.0 GPA. ECON 511, ECON 601, and ECON 602 are recommended options for students with extensive undergraduate study in economics.
Restricted Elective Course: 9 hours
Choose a minimum of six credit hours from Group A; the remaining three credit hours selected from either group.
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