The department has Faculty Directors for each of its graduate programs as well as a staff advisor.

Graduate Program	Director	Email
Ph.D. in Economics	Joshua Aizenman	jaizen@ucsc.edu
M.S. in Applied Economics and Finance	Carlos Dobkin	cdobkin@ucsc.edu
Graduate Advisor	Sandra Reebie	econ_grad_coor@ucsc.edu

These individuals are responsible for resolving all matters related to the economics department's graduate programs, including the following:
    •    Admissions into the graduate programs
    •    Satisfication of degree requirements
    •    Financial Aid Awards
    •    Curricular matters

Once a graduate student has determined their specific area of interest/study, typically they select the faculty member whose research closely matches their interest. Faculty conduct research in many varied areas and the staff advisor or the program director can help students decide who the appropriate faculty might be. At the beginning of each academic year, the department conducts an orientation for each graduate program track. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the staff advisor for information specific to their needs.

DEPARTMENTAL INFO SESSIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
For more information about the application process and our Ph.D. and M.S. programs in Economics, we encourage you to attend the Departmental Info Session scheduled during the fall quarter. These sessions are typically held in November & December.