Faculty
Professors: Sheila Amin de Guti�rrez de Pi�eres, Brian J.L.
Berry, Kurt Beron, Lloyd Jeff Dumas, Euel Elliott,
Paul Jargowsky, Murray Leaf, Todd Sandler, Richard
Scotch
Associate Professors: Bobby C.
Alexander, Marie Chevrier, Simon Fass,
Jennifer S. Holmes, Susan McElroy, Kevin Siqueira
Assistant Professors: Clint Peinhardt, Carole Wilson
Mission Statement
The
mission of the Master of Science in International Political Economy is to offer
an experience in interdisciplinary education and policy research through
activities in graduate education, scholarly and applied inquiry, and
professional service. Today, more careers increasingly require international
knowledge and skills that transcend the confines of traditional disciplinary
training. We prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and practice
in a variety of both academic and non-academic public policy and political
economy settings. The Master of Science in International Political Economy will
develop students� critical skill sets to meet the needs and demands of the
international diplomatic and business sectors. These skills include critical
thinking, knowledge of multiple cultures, and cultural contexts, rigorous
research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in an array of
environments. Students will be prepared to advance careers in policy and data
analysis, and administrative positions in government, the non-profit and
private sectors.
Objectives
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Students will
demonstrate the ability to apply social science and international political
economy theories and concepts.
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Students will develop
competency in advanced methods of social science and international political
economy research and analysis.
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Students will develop
basic skills in professional communication appropriate to international
political economy research and analysis.
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Students will develop
competency in analysis, evaluation, and research design relevant to social
science and international political economy research and analysis
Facilities
Students have access to the computing
facilities in the
Admissions Requirement
The University�s general admission
requirements are discussed here.
The
master�s program in International Political Economy seeks applications from
students with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.
Although applications will be reviewed holistically, in general, entering
students have earned a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale),
and a combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 1100 on the Graduate
Records Examination (GRE). An analytical writing score of at least 4.5 in the
GRE is considered desirable. Standardized test scores are only one of the
factors taken into account in determining admission.� Students should also submit all transcripts,
three letters of recommendation, and a one-page essay outlining the applicant�s
background, education, and professional objectives.
Prerequisites
While there are no specific course
prerequisites, entering students will benefit from exposure to undergraduate
courses in the Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, statistics, and
research design.� Students are strongly
encouraged to strengthen their foreign language skills.
Degree Requirements
The University�s
general degree requirements are discussed here.
�Students seeking a Master of Science in
International Political Economy must complete at least 36 semester credit hours
of work in the program. The program has three components:
1.
Eighteen
semester hours of required coursework
2.
Twelve
semester hours of prescribed electives
3.
Six
hours of free electives.
Students
must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average to graduate.� Moreover, students must demonstrate a foreign
language proficiency equivalent to two years of university-level study in one
foreign language before graduation.
Required Courses (18 hours)
All students should complete the core courses
as soon as possible.
All of the following:
POEC/PA 5313������������ Descriptive and Inferential
Statistics
POEC 5316������������������ Advanced
Regression Analysis
POEC 5307������������������ Economics for
Public Policy
One
of the following:
POEC 6360������������������ World Political Economy
POEC 6366������������������ International
Economics
One
of the following:
PSCI 6309�������������������� International Political
Economy and Organization
POEC 6335������������������ Institutions
and Development
POEC 6337������������������ Comparative
Institutions
POEC 6362������������������ Political
Development
One
of the following:
POEC 6V76����������������� Policy Research Workshop in
Development Studies
POEC 5310 ����������������� Research
Design I
POEC 6352������������������ Evaluation
Research
Prescribed Electives
Students complete 12
hours of Prescribed Electives. These consist of:
1.
An
area concentration in which the student completes two courses (six hours) in
history, advanced language, or area studies courses that address a single
region, including Europe, Latin America, the Middle East or Greater Asia.
2.
A
theme concentration in which the student completes two courses (six hours) in
Development, International Business and Public Policy, International
Negotiations, or Security Studies
Courses
in both the area concentrations and theme concentrations must have the approval
of the Program Director.
Elective Courses
Students also select, in consultation with
the Program Director, an additional six hours of coursework. Students may
select courses from those courses not selected under Required Courses.