UC Santa Cruz - Economics

MS-Applied Economics and Finance

Applications have reopened and available until July 1, 2020

Online Courses Available!

Spring 2020 and Summer 2020

Summer Session 2020

Check out the courses we are offering in summer.

COMPLETE PR-S GE WITH FIELD STUDY!

Economics students can now earn credit for the PR-S general education requirement when completing field study courses ECON 193. Office hours available for questions. Email econintern@ucsc.edu. Click for fall 2020 info!

BRINGING DIVERSITY, BRIDGING DIVIDES

Econ alum now YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is recognized by Forbes for her contributions in the tech sector. READ MORE

Econ Alum recognized for contributions to tech by Forbes

Drop-in Advising Hours

M-F 9:00 a.m–12:00 noon & 1:00–3:00 p.m. VISIT ADVISING

Economics Events

Jun 22: Summer Session 1 Begins
Jul 27: Summer Session II Begins

More events

Economics News

April 27, 2020Economist Nirvikar Singh joins panel of experts
April 6, 2020COVID-19: Economist helps build "contact tracing" app for Peru
July 2, 2020

More news

DID YOU KNOW?

The Economics Department will be moving to remote advising ONLY beginning Wednesday, March 11, 2020, due to the implementation of new campus actions announced by Chancellor Cynthia Larive.

BMEC Recognized by CFA Institute
We offer a one year degree program for Master's in Applied Economics and Finance
The 2019-20 Ph.D. Job Placements
UCSC is ranked #8 among universities for International Finance
We have two department research centers: CAFIN and LEEPS

FOR STUDENTS

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Graduate Admissions: Ph.D. Economics and M.S. Applied Economics & Finance
Declaring the Major or Minor
Undergraduate Advising Hours
Forms for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Faculty Office Hours Spring 2020
TA Office Hours Spring 2020
Economics Course Offerings

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