<p>I think most Economics programs offer undergrads a choice between a BA and a BS in Economics. The BA route is indeed not that challenging. The beauty of attending a school like Michigan is the the sky is quite literally the limit, but the student must be driven and take the initiative.</p>
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<p>Most certainly. But he will have to venture beyond the undergraduate program.</p>
<p>I just wonder how the electives compare at other schools – they do not necessarily have to be BS-designated classes to qualify as challenging and worthwhile.</p>
<p>Glad you guys were able to put this in perspective for the OP. I was wondering about the same … as 400-level courses are typically for seniors (and aspiring juniors). It appears that the MAE program is designed for students without an Economics undergrad degree. The SPP courses look interesting though … perhaps this is why the prospectus says that the MAE is a “policy-oriented program”.</p>
<p>Vandy’s Graduate Program in Economics Development (GPED) appears to be a similar program ([Vanderbilt</a> University Graduate Program in Economic Development](<a href=“http://www.vanderbilt.edu/gped/About4.html]Vanderbilt”>http://www.vanderbilt.edu/gped/About4.html)).</p>
<p>sorry to take over thread, but Harvard or Umich??? Full ride from both, but Umich is instate…answer may seem obvious, but i have heard people say otherwise.</p>
<p>^Topic for a new thread – has nothing to do with what is being discussed on this one. That said, without any further information, Harvard. Especially if you have a full-ride from both. Well done.</p>
<p>Thanks for everyone posting above.</p>
<p>And i need more suggestions about which to choose between the two MA programs in U michigan and vanderbilt</p>