• The graduate program in Economics, in the College of Arts and Sciences, at Stony Brook University emphasizes rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative methods and their creative applications.
  • Both theoretical and empirical work is heavily based on mathematical modeling.
  • In addition to core courses, students choose elective courses from the variety of fields offered in theoretical and quantitative applied economics.
  • It is through these courses that breadth of economic knowledge is gained.
  • Both Ph.D. and M.A. programs share most of the courses.
  • If students choose the Advanced MA track they can also combine their MA degree with the Advanced Certificate in Data and Computational Science, or the Advanced Certificate in Finance.