Course:
The Hunter College and ASE Masters in Economics
About this course
The Hunter and African School Program to Expand Representation in Economics (HASPERE) is a collaborative effort to train and mentor talented Black and other minority students. The program is designed prepare them for acceptance and success in America’s prestigious PhD programs in Economics and Public Policy. The formal coursework will culminate in Masters degrees from Hunter College, CUNY and from the African School in Economics (ASE). In addition, participants will be provided mentoring, workshops and research opportunities, including at partner institutions. Recognizing that some talented students may prefer careers after terminal masters degrees, the program will provide the flexibility to compete for positions at prestigious firms and organizations. Learn more on our partner’s HASPERE page.
Course Details
Duration
2 Years
Starts
August 2023
Application Ends
May 2023
Year 1
First Semester
Summer: Math Boot Camp
(2 weeks)
Microeconomic Theory
(15 weeks)
Topics in Microeconomic Theory
(6 weeks)
Linear Econometric Analysis
(15 weeks)
Topics in Linear Econometric Analysis
(6 weeks)
Applied Economics
(15 weeks)
Economic History
(15 weeks)
Second Semester
Winter: Research Methods I
(15 weeks)
Macroeconomic Theory
(15 weeks)
Topics in Macroeconomic Theory
(15 weeks)
Nonlinear Econometric Analysis
(15 weeks)
Topics in Nonlinear Econometric Analysis
(15 weeks)
Applied Economics
(15 weeks)
Advanced Microeconomic Theory
(15 weeks)
Year 2
First Semester
Summer: Academic Writing, GRE Prep, Thesis Workshop
()
Econometric Theory
(15 weeks)
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
(15 weeks)
Applied Economics elective
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Masters Thesis
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Second Semester
Research Experience
()
Requirements
The curriculum is designed to be completed in 2 years. Prior to the formal start of the program at Hunter College (New York, USA) in the Fall, students will participate in a 2-week Math Camp in August alongside other introductory activities. Beginning in the eighth week of the Fall and Spring semesters of the first year, supplemental lectures by leading scholars will enhance the curriculum in core subjects.
Over the course of the program, top scholars from partner institutions will bring their expertise to the offerings. In the summer at the end of the first year, students will have the opportunity to participate in GRE training, and writing and research workshops. The research workshop is designed with two explicit goals – to provide students with the necessary skills to write a research paper (thesis) and to give the experience needed to succeed in research internship opportunities.
The Fall semester of the second year will involve additional skill-building coursework and formal thesis work. In the final semester of the program, all participants will engage in research supervised by faculty at Hunter College, the African School of Economics, and our partner institutions. Students will also have the opportunity to study abroad in their last semester at an ASE campus in Benin or Côte d’Ivoire.
