Combined Degree Programs for Economics Majors
Combination programs represent two degrees of different academic levels that are pursued and awarded simultaneously. Degrees are completed on an accelerated path involving a coordinated sequence of undergraduate and graduate coursework.These programs are structured to save both time and money, allowing students to complete both degrees faster than if they were pursued separately. The Department of Economics Combination Programs allows students to finish their bachelor's degree in four years and complete the master's degree in just one extra year due to the "double-counting" of some coursework.
Even though the programs are combined, students must satisfy the required hours of both programs.
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Economics + Master of Science in Economics
The Fastrack Program is offered by the Department of Economics for Economics majors to complete both a BA or BS and MS in Economics in only five years.
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Economics + Master of International Affairs
Economics + Master of International Affairs – The Bush School of Government & Public Service and the Department of Economics offer a 5-year Combined Degree Program that allows Economics majors to enter the Bush School at the start of their senior year at Texas A&M University. This enables students to receive both their economics undergraduate degree (BS/BA) and a Master of International Affairs (MIA) graduate degree, with a track emphasis in international development and economics policy (IDEP), at the end of five years.
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Economics + Master of Public Service & Administration
Economics + Master of Public Service & Administration – The Bush School of Government & Public Service and the Department of Economics offer a 5-year Combined Degree Program that allows Economics majors to enter the Bush School at the start of their senior year at Texas A&M University. This enables students to receive both their economics undergraduate degree (BS/BA) and a Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) graduate degree, with a track emphasis in public policy analysis (PPA), at the end of five years.
Combined Degree Programs for Non-Economics Majors
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics + Master of Science in Economics
The Combination Fastrack Program is offered by the Departments of Mathematics and Economics where Applied Mathematics (Economics Emphasis) majors can complete both a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and M.S. in Economics in only five years.
ECON + Applied Math Information on ECON Website
ECON Minor to Master's Program
Students may be eligible to participate in the M2M program and begin taking Master's courses as an undergraduate student. These Master's courses will be reserved for graduate credit if admitted into the Master of Science in Economics program.
During their final year of completing all required coursework of their undergraduate degree, students may apply and be admitted to the Master of Science in Economics program to complete their final Master's courses for the MS ECON degree within two full semesters and may include a summer Professional Internship for course credit.