Master
of Science in International Political Economy
http://www.utdallas.edu/epps/public-policy-and-political-economy/degrees.html
Faculty
Professors: Sheila Amin de Gutiérrez de Piñeres,
Brian J.L. Berry, Marie I. Chevrier,
Lloyd J. Dumas, Euel W. Elliott, Donald A. Hicks, Paul A. Jargowsky, Murray J. Leaf, Todd Sandler, Richard K. Scotch
Associate Professors: Bobby C. Alexander, , Simon M. Fass,
Jennifer S. Holmes Sheryl L Skaggs
Assistant
Professors: Clint W. Peinhardt
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
• Students will
demonstrate the ability to apply social science and international political
economy theories and concepts.
• Students will develop
competency in advanced methods of social science and international political
economy research and analysis.
• Students will develop basic skills in professional communication
appropriate to international political economy research and analysis.
• 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 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). 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
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 a 3.0 cumulative GPA in their graduate courses in the degree
program, including core courses. If
placed on probation, students will have one semester to bring their cumulative
grade point average to a 3.0 or greater. Any student who receives two Cs will no longer be allowed to continue in
the program.
Required Courses (18 hours)
All students should complete the
core courses as soon as possible.
Economic Theory Core
POEC 7317 Economics for Public Policy
Algebra-based series
EPPS 6313 Introduction to Quantitative Methods
EPPS 6316 Applied Regression
Calculus based series
EPPS 7313 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
EPPS 7316 Regression and Multivariate Analysis
One
of the following:
POEC 6360 World Political Economy
POEC 6366 International Economics
PSCI 6309 International Political Economy and Organization
One
of the following:
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
EPPS 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
2. A
theme concentration in which the student completes two courses (six hours) in
Development, International Business and Public Policy, International
Negotiations, or International Conflict and
Security
Courses
in both the area concentrations and theme concentrations must have the approval
of the Program Director. Internships and independent studies may count
toward either area or theme concentrations, with the permission 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.