Master of Science in International
Political Economy
http://www.utdallas.edu/epps/pppe/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, Richard
K. Scotch
Associate Professors: Bobby C. Alexander, , Simon M. Fass, Jennifer S.
Holmes Sheryl L Skaggs
Assistant
Professors: Clint W. Peinhardt
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
•
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 School of Economic, Political
and Policy Sciences and the University’s Computing Center. The School has
two computing laboratories that have over 50 computers that are network linked
and equipped with major social science software packages, including E-Views, R.
Rats, SPSS, and STATA. A computerized geographic information system, the
Lexis Nexis database and Westlaw are also
available for student use. The University’s Computing Center provides
personal computers and UNIX Workstations. Many important data and reference
materials are also available online via the library and school’s memberships in
numerous organizations.
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
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 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
Methods Core (Algebra-based or
Calculus based)
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
One
of the following:
POEC 6335
Institutions and Development
POEC 6362 Political Development
PSIC 6308
International Organizations
One
of the following:
POEC 6V76
Policy Research Workshop in Development Studies
POEC 6310 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 Europe, Latin America, or the Middle
East/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 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.