A full account of degree requirements and procedures is contained in the Economics departmental handbook.
To earn the MA in Global Political Economy and Finance, a student must complete a total of 30 credits with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
There is no written comprehensive examination; the MA degree is awarded for successful completion of the required 30 credits.
A maximum of three credits taken at another university may be granted toward the credit requirement for the master's degree. At least 27 credits must be completed at The New School for Social Research.
Elective Courses
The three electives can be any courses offered by the Department of Economics or courses offered by other departments that approved by the Economics faculty advisor.