Hey!!! The Master of Arts in Economics of San Francisco State University provides students with a solid foundation in economic theory, quantitative methodology and analysis, and their real world applications.


The program requires students to develop skills in the mathematical modeling of economic theory and statistical analysis of economic data, as well as in writing and communicating economic ideas.



Degree Requirements

Students must earn a minimum of a B in ECON 715, 731, 701, 702, 825 and 830, and earn an overall minimum of 3.0 grade point average in all courses combined.

No course taken toward degree completion may be taken on a CR/NC basis.


Admission Requirements:

-Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

-Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the general test (submit to Graduate Studies only; use ETS institution code 4684) OR official GMAT scores.

-Two or more letters of recommendation

-Statement of Purpose




Economics (M.A.)

Courses are 3 units unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements (18 units)

-ECON 715 Mathematical Economics
-ECON 731 Econometric Theory
-ECON 701 Seminar: Microeconomic Theory
-ECON 702 Seminar: Macroeconomic Theory
-ECON 825 Applied Time Series Econometrics
-ECON 830 Advanced Econometric Methods and Applications

Other Requirements (12 units)

Students opting for Written Comprehensive Examination are required to take 12 units of electives.

Students opting for Master’s Thesis and Oral Defense are required to take ECON 898 Master's Thesis (6 units) and 6 units of electives.



Contact Details:
Economics Department
College of Business
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132