Applied Microeconomics (Graduate Certificate)

Admission to the Program

Open to students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

18 credit hours of approved coursework with at least 6 credit hours at the 600-level or above, with grades of C or better. Coursework includes 9 credit hours of core requirements and 9 credit hours of electives. Prerequisite credit does not count toward the certificate. All courses must be taken for grades (the pass/fail option is not permitted). Grades of C- or D in certificate program courses are not accepted toward the fulfillment of certificate requirements, although these grades will be included in the calculation of the GPA. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in certificate courses in order to be awarded a certificate. Students in certificate programs must take a minimum of 6 credit hours during each 12-month period and complete the certificate in four years. International students must enroll in 9 credit hours each semester (except for summer). A maximum of 3 credit hours earned at an accredited college or university may be applied toward the certificate as transfer credit.

Note: Waiver of these prerequisites may be granted for qualified persons with comparable prior education or experience.

9 credit hours from the following, or other courses with departmental approval: