I want a PhD or MA in Economics but it has to be distance?
I live in Birmingham and the closest Economics program is Univ. of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, about 60 miles one way, but I have 3 kids and travel and just cannot do it, can anyone recommend an accredited onlin MAE or PhD program at a respecatble university?
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The number of choices in the field of economics at respectable universities (with an on-campus presence as well as on-line programs) in the U.S. is quite limited. The tendency is for online programs to be more professional in nature, so there are plenty in engineering or business, and fewer in such traditional academic disciplines as economics. But there are distance programs overseas that offer degrees in economics. The best of these that I am aware of is the University of London. Their External Programme offers a variety of master's degrees in various fields of economics by distance learning. These include master's degrees in agricultural economics, financial economics, applied environmental economics, and banking. The also offer a postgraduate diploma in economic principles. These are distance programs, but the study format may differ from the typical online format popular int the U.S. http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/course_search/subject_groups.php There are other programs offered by univeristies in Australia, Belgium, Germany, South Africa and the United Kingdom, but I do not know how good these are. See my source below. In some fields of study, it is necessary to wait for online learning to catch up to you, and eventually it does. Several years ago there were no ways to take graduate level math courses online at a U.S. university. Today the situation is different, and you can study for a graduate math degree online. The same may someday be true in economics.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Can I get into med school with an MA in Economics
Can I get into med school with an MA in Economics?
Can I get into med school with an MA in Economics? I started undergrad in engineering, then switched to economics. I'm getting ready to finish a masters program in economics, and I'm weighing my options after that. Would I have a realistic shot at getting into med school, given that background? I'm aware of the process (MCAT scores, biology/chemistry/physiology prereqs), and I know money is a huge factor, too. I don't have a strong background in any of the biological sciences, and my grades have fluctuated with my employment (I'm a starving student who has to work for a living) so my transcripts are less than stellar. Is becoming a surgeon just a pipe dream, or could it be attainable (if I got the MCAT scores and found a sugar mamma, of course)?
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If your MA grades are good, then that might help take some focus off of your undergrad career, but you'll probably be shut out of top tier med schools without even getting consideration. This, of course, depends on how well you do on the MCAT. Do well enough on the MCAT, and you'll definitely get interviews *somewhere*. Studying economics will not hurt you--it'll help you, if anything. It's a little unfair that a couple of bad grades earned while you're still a teenager end up affecting your life a decade down the road, but unfortunately, that's life. Lots of people have to deal with that. I'm pretty sure most people pay for med school with a couple hundred thousand dollars in loans, so don't worry about the money (unless you somehow fail out, in which case you're screwed, but that's true for everyone).
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Yeah you can. i've got a friend who read maths and philosophy for her first degree who is starting a grad entry medicine course. It's a very intense degree but if you're interested check out http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/shared/shared_careers/pdf/ideas-Graduate_Entry_into_Medicine.pdf
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The acceptance rate at some of the better known med schools is about 1%. OK, so some of the lesser known schools have a much higher admit rate, but don't count your chickens before they hatch. You are going to be competing for a seat against kids who have been planning on entering med school since they were in Junior High. It doesn't matter that you majored in Econ. The med schools dont care about that. What they care is that you got A in organic chem, physics with calc, etc and then aced the MCATs. Majors don't count. Grades in key courses count. Also, it would be a great idea to have several hundred hours of volunteering in health care settings so they can be certain that you are totally dedicated to medicine as a profession, and having your name on a published research article or two wouldnt be bad either. You did that when you were a Freshman or Sophomore, right? You can apply to med school with a reasonable chance of getting admitted when you have checked off the same items on the list as the other kids.... When will that be?
Can I get into med school with an MA in Economics? I started undergrad in engineering, then switched to economics. I'm getting ready to finish a masters program in economics, and I'm weighing my options after that. Would I have a realistic shot at getting into med school, given that background? I'm aware of the process (MCAT scores, biology/chemistry/physiology prereqs), and I know money is a huge factor, too. I don't have a strong background in any of the biological sciences, and my grades have fluctuated with my employment (I'm a starving student who has to work for a living) so my transcripts are less than stellar. Is becoming a surgeon just a pipe dream, or could it be attainable (if I got the MCAT scores and found a sugar mamma, of course)?
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If your MA grades are good, then that might help take some focus off of your undergrad career, but you'll probably be shut out of top tier med schools without even getting consideration. This, of course, depends on how well you do on the MCAT. Do well enough on the MCAT, and you'll definitely get interviews *somewhere*. Studying economics will not hurt you--it'll help you, if anything. It's a little unfair that a couple of bad grades earned while you're still a teenager end up affecting your life a decade down the road, but unfortunately, that's life. Lots of people have to deal with that. I'm pretty sure most people pay for med school with a couple hundred thousand dollars in loans, so don't worry about the money (unless you somehow fail out, in which case you're screwed, but that's true for everyone).
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Yeah you can. i've got a friend who read maths and philosophy for her first degree who is starting a grad entry medicine course. It's a very intense degree but if you're interested check out http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/shared/shared_careers/pdf/ideas-Graduate_Entry_into_Medicine.pdf
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The acceptance rate at some of the better known med schools is about 1%. OK, so some of the lesser known schools have a much higher admit rate, but don't count your chickens before they hatch. You are going to be competing for a seat against kids who have been planning on entering med school since they were in Junior High. It doesn't matter that you majored in Econ. The med schools dont care about that. What they care is that you got A in organic chem, physics with calc, etc and then aced the MCATs. Majors don't count. Grades in key courses count. Also, it would be a great idea to have several hundred hours of volunteering in health care settings so they can be certain that you are totally dedicated to medicine as a profession, and having your name on a published research article or two wouldnt be bad either. You did that when you were a Freshman or Sophomore, right? You can apply to med school with a reasonable chance of getting admitted when you have checked off the same items on the list as the other kids.... When will that be?
Friday, January 14, 2011
I M DOING BSC IN MATHS. AFTER THIS I WANT TO DO MA ECONOMICS, SO WHAT SHOULD I DO & WHAT IS ITS SCOPE
I M DOING BSC IN MATHS. AFTER THIS I WANT TO DO MA ECONOMICS, SO WHAT SHOULD I DO & WHAT IS ITS SCOPE ?
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You should turn your caps lock off.
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WTO
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You should turn your caps lock off.
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Friday, January 7, 2011
I am an engineering graduate in electronics.Am I eligible for MA(economics) in JNU
I am an engineering graduate in electronics.Am I eligible for MA(economics) in JNU?
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ya you are definitily elligible for it. but you must had tell us your aggregate percentage;,,,,,,,,,,
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ya you are definitily elligible for it. but you must had tell us your aggregate percentage;,,,,,,,,,,
Saturday, January 1, 2011
How selective are MA Economics programs
How selective are MA Economics programs?
I have a Bachelor's in History with a minor in Business and a 3.9 GPA. I've been looking into universities for a Master's in Economics. From what I've read at a few particular schools, I need to take 3 more classes before I can apply for a program (Intermediate Micro, Intermediate Macro, Econ Statistics). Several of the universities I've been looking at don't require one to take the GRE, which I find weird, since I thought that was required for all grad programs. Does this mean the Economics MA is not very selective? Or is it just that not many people go for this particular program? Thanks.
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Many of the big name schools are very selective and don't offer terminal masters degrees in economics. The secret to applying to traditional masters level programs in economics is not the GRE (which is given more weight for PhD programs); it is illustrating an affinity for and an ability to do mathematics. In general, the more mathematics, the better. If you are able to show that you can handle single and multi variable calculus, algebra and real analysis then you will have shown a potential admissions committee that you have the ability to handle the so-called rigor of equilibrium models co-opted from Physics that permeate neoclassical economics. In general, 'freshwater' schools will frame everything in terms of microeconomics so illustrating that you have done intermediate and advanced micro is helpful while 'saltwater' schools still care about macroeconomics --well, to a greater degree at least-- so both micro and macro are of value. There is an additional consideration to just an MA Economics especially considering your background in history and business. If you were hoping for more practicality or interesting subject matter from an economics program then don't be disheartened: consider programs that focus on policy and political economy; or the Oxbridge style MPhil in Philosophy, Economics and Political Science; or an MA in Applied Economics. Not all programs are cut from the same cloth and focus on the same subjects so pick those that suit your strengths and interests. Good luck.
I have a Bachelor's in History with a minor in Business and a 3.9 GPA. I've been looking into universities for a Master's in Economics. From what I've read at a few particular schools, I need to take 3 more classes before I can apply for a program (Intermediate Micro, Intermediate Macro, Econ Statistics). Several of the universities I've been looking at don't require one to take the GRE, which I find weird, since I thought that was required for all grad programs. Does this mean the Economics MA is not very selective? Or is it just that not many people go for this particular program? Thanks.
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Many of the big name schools are very selective and don't offer terminal masters degrees in economics. The secret to applying to traditional masters level programs in economics is not the GRE (which is given more weight for PhD programs); it is illustrating an affinity for and an ability to do mathematics. In general, the more mathematics, the better. If you are able to show that you can handle single and multi variable calculus, algebra and real analysis then you will have shown a potential admissions committee that you have the ability to handle the so-called rigor of equilibrium models co-opted from Physics that permeate neoclassical economics. In general, 'freshwater' schools will frame everything in terms of microeconomics so illustrating that you have done intermediate and advanced micro is helpful while 'saltwater' schools still care about macroeconomics --well, to a greater degree at least-- so both micro and macro are of value. There is an additional consideration to just an MA Economics especially considering your background in history and business. If you were hoping for more practicality or interesting subject matter from an economics program then don't be disheartened: consider programs that focus on policy and political economy; or the Oxbridge style MPhil in Philosophy, Economics and Political Science; or an MA in Applied Economics. Not all programs are cut from the same cloth and focus on the same subjects so pick those that suit your strengths and interests. Good luck.
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