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A bachelor’s degree (four years of college) with a major in economics is sufficient for many entry-level management positions.

However, most job openings for economists require advanced training. Those college graduates who wish to seek higher level jobs usually enrol in graduate school and obtain either a master's degree or a doctorate in economics. A master's degree requires approximately one year of advanced training, and a doctorate usually requires at least four. Economists must have a thorough understanding of economic theory, mathematical methods of economic analysis, and basic statistical procedures. In addition, training in computer science is becoming increasingly important. The M.A. studies in economics prepare students for careers as professional economists in business and government. It is also excellent preparation for continued graduate study in economics.

Requirements: strong motivation, aptitude and basic intellectual ability are needed for success in graduate study in economics.

Program requirements: all students are required to take courses in advanced economic theory and economics. Students preparing for professional carriers choose additional applied courses in industrial organization, international economics, natural and human resources, and urban and public economics.

Students preparing for doctoral studies select from these and additional courses in economic theory, mathematics, and quantitative methods.

Students must satisfy all University requirements for the M.A. degree. Courses should be selected with the approval of graduate advisor.

Required courses:

– microeconomics: microeconomic behavior of consumers, producers, and resource suppliers; price determination in output and factor markets; general market equilibrium.

– aggregate economics: advanced microeconomics analysis of income; employment; prices; interest rates and economic growth rates.

– econometrics 1

– econometrics 2.

The Master of Business Administration Degree (M.B.A.) is a professional degree designed to prepare graduates for managerial rolesin business and non-profit organizations. Graduates will develop the necessary skills and problem-solving techniques that will permit them to make an early contribution to management and eventually to move into broad, general management responsibilities at the executive level. You can get this degree abroad and in Belarus as well: at the International Graduate School of Business and Management of Technology (BSU). It offers a programfor managers with business background. The aim of this program is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge in general management and prepare high-level managers. The period of education is two years. Classes are conducted at very convenient evening time. The language of classes is English or Russian.