All master's degree students must complete a microeconomic theory course and macroeconomic theory or monetary theory course (if required) with a grade of "B" or better. Students must file for candidacy before taking the comprehensive examination.
Students who are not completing a thesis must pass a final written examination in the following three subjects: microeconomic theory, macroeconomic/monetary theory or Econometrics, and applied economics. Students register for one unit of ECON 298E in the semester they plan to take the examination. Students can take the exam a total of three times.
The University requires that all graduate students demonstrate competency in written English as a condition for advancement to candidacy. Please refer to the SJSU catalog section titled “Competency in Written English” for details. For graduate courses that meet the competency in written English requirement, please refer to the Graduate Studies and Research website at www.sjsu.edu/gradstudies.
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