<p>is real analysis a must for econ Ma.? I know you have to take it if you want to apply for a phd but how about Ma.? I<code>m an econ major junior. I have taken Math for econ&business(linear algebra), and Calculus for econ&business so far (got A on both) and I will be taking Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 before my senior year. I can also take multivariable calculus in my senior fall term. Do you think these math classes are enough for an econ Ma? Apparently, I can</code>t take real analysis before I graduate because this class at my college has lots of prerequisites.</p>
<p>Are you saying that you took Linear Algebra before Calculus 1 & Calculus 2?</p>
<p>oops, I meant basic algebra. my mistake.</p>
<p>You might, you should try going to the websites for different schools that offer an econ MA. There aren’t that many because it is not a very popular degree. BU offers a program that is fairly competitive (at least that is what my understanding is). If you are taking the same graduate classes as the phd students then you will probably want to. This kind of brings up the whole issue of graduate economic study, if you are not a math person then you will not survive. Also, I would be extremely surprised if you did not need at least linear algebra.</p>
<p>I would also strongly consider going for a phd or choosing something else to study if you plan on working in the US. Abroad a masters in econ can help your career prospects (LSE offers one). In the US a masters in econ doesn’t really give you a lot, which is why a lot of schools don’t even offer it. I could have overlooked something here, but I have never heard of a career where having a masters in econ gives you an edge.</p>