Every M.A. student at SAIS is required to complete a concentration in International Economics. The requirements for this concentration consist of four parts. Listed below are the Fundamental course requirements; the Core course requirements; the Elective course requirements and the Oral examination requirements. Additionally, for those students with superior economics preparation and aptitude, the program also offers an Economics Specializations requirement. Click on each link below for more details: Economics Concentration Requirements: Fundamental course requirements:
Demonstrate proficiency in intermediate theory of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics through passing the courses or qualifying to take the waiver exams. Core course requirements:
Demonstrate knowledge of International Trade Theory and International Monetary Theory through passing the courses or qualifying to take the waiver exams. Elective course requirements:
Pass a minimum of two courses offered under the International Economics program Elective Courses List. Oral examination requirements:
After your final semester at SAIS, demonstrate proficiency in discussing economic theory and analysis during an oral examination.
Economics Specializations Course Requirements: Economics Specializations:
In addition to the completion of the above requirements, specialization courses are offered as electives in three areas of economics for students with a strong economics background and wish to pursue a focus of study within one particular field of international economics.
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