M.A. PROGRAM IN ECONOMICS

California State University, Long Beach is not accepting graduate applications for the 2010 spring term.

Graduate Advisor:  Alejandra Cox Edwards
Office Location: SSPA-330, Email: acoxedwa@csulb.edu
Advising Hours: Please check listed office hours for Professor Edwards on the faculty page.

Information Packet/Application Form for M.A. Program in Economics (PDF).

Frequently Asked Questions

Department Information
Program Information
Application Requirements
International Applicants
Supplemental Materials
Miscellaneous

Department Information

• Where is the department office located?
• The Economics Department is  located in room 361A on the third floor of the Social Sciences/Public Affairs (SSPA) building on State University Drive (across the street from the Foundation Building).  You can find a campus map at http://daf.csulb.edu/maps/ .
  
  
• What are your office hours?

• The department office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. 
  
  
• How can I contact the department office?
  
  
• You can call us at (562) 985-5061 or email us at econ@csulb.edu .
  
  
• Can I visit the department and speak with someone on the admissions committee?

You can contact the graduate advisor, Dr. Edwards, by email or phone at (562) 985-5969.  The department office is also happy to answer any questions you may have by email or by phone at (562) 985-5061.

Program Information

How much does it cost to attend CSULB?

Tuition and fees consist of the basic registration fee and other University activity and facility fees. The amount a graduate student must pay is based on the following:

• Number of units attempting (0-6 units is a reduced fee)
• California residency status

For more information regarding Registration Fees, see Fees and Charges and look for the Graduate column.

For more information on living expenses and Financial Aid click HERE.

Application Requirements

How do I apply to the M.A. in Economics program? 

Applicants must first complete the University Application for Graduate Admission, available from the Office of Admissions and Records, (562) 985-5471, or online at http://www.csumentor.edu .  The University requires all applicants to submit official transcripts along with their application.  If you are an International Student on F-1 or J-1 visa, you will find an International Admission application on the same page.

All applicants must also fill out and submit a separate application to the Department of Economics. The application form is located at the end of the MA Information packet HERE.

The department also requires copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) to accompany the application.  GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and writing samples are not required for application to the program, but will be considered in the decision process if submitted.

What is the application submission deadline?

April 1 for application to the Fall semester. The university is not accepting applications to the Spring semester.

International Applicants

What materials do I need to submit if I am an International Student? 

International students must submit their academic records, fulfill English requirements, and demonstrate financial support.  Please find additional information at the Center for International Education

What do I need to prove English proficiency?

English language demonstration is required for applicants who do not have a bachelors or masters degree from a U.S. accredited institution. U.S. community college transfer students must demonstrate their English language proficiency starting Fall 2008. Any U.S. citizen/resident whose education is from outside the U.S. must demonstrate English language proficiency as well. 

CSULB accepts several tests.  For more detail on these tests and minimum scores required, click HERE.

The B.A. program in my home country is only three years. Is that acceptable?

University Policy precludes admission in this case. You may appeal for an exception through the specific department that offers the Graduate Program.

Supplemental Materials

Do I have to submit a GRE score/writing sample/letters of recommendation?

No.  These are not requirements for admission to the M.A. program in Economics.

Miscellaneous

When will I know if I have been admitted?

Applications are reviewed all year long. It takes approximately 6 weeks from the time the application is received by the University until the Economics Department makes the final decision.

Can I defer admission if accepted?

No. If you are admitted and choose to wait, you will need to reapply.

I am a graduate student in another institution. Can I study at CSULB as a visitor?

Yes, you can take courses through Open University, and you can take graduate-level classes, provided that you have completed the corresponding prerequisites.

I am thinking of applying in the future. Can you recommend courses for me to take now to prepare for my application?

It depends upon your background. You should contact the Graduate Advisor.