<p>I've met a couple of individuals who have gone from programs at SAIS and SIPA and have gone on to get a PhD in economics so I know it has been done before. My question is do IA programs at places like SAIS and SIPA have the quantitative requirements to give an applicate a decent chance of getting into a decent (not necessarily top ivy-league) economics phd program?</p>
<p>I've considered applying for an MA in economics instead but I would prefer an MA in IA for a number of reasons. The top reason being I have much more interest in the political economy aspects of IA. Additionally, as an undergrad I regrettably did not take a lot of math courses.</p>
<p>It seems many IA applicants visit these forums and I appreciate any insight.</p>
<p>I am not really sure the definitive courses that you will take in IA. but if you are offered electives take them in economics.
For a PhD in econ (or an MA for that matter) you will most likely need 12 credits (4 classes) in undergrad econ plus completion of statistics and calculus.</p>
<p>Yeah my undergrad was in economics and political science so I have the econ undergrad requirements. The part I hear a lot is the need for up to real analysis to get into an econ MA program. If I were to take math up to real analysis on the side while in an IA/IR program would the IR/IA curriculum be a good substitution in lieu of a master’s in econ if I’m thinking of a phd in econ?</p>
<p>Anyone on the forum have any experience in this area?</p>
<p>For entrance into the PhD, the minimum requirements at most places include: calc III, linear algebra, and statistics. Differential equations, real analysis, probability and statistics theory, and topology are all looked on favorably.</p>