Courses

All graduate courses offered by the Economics Department are listed here. Click on the course number to see the course listing in the UA schedule of classes.

ECON 500 -- Managerial Economics  (3 units)
Description:  Microeconomic theory and applications.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  MATH 113. Advanced degree credit available for non-majors only. Open only to students admitted to an Eller College of Management graduate program.
Usually offered:  Fall, Summer.

ECON 501A -- Microeconomic Theory  (3 units)
Description:  Value and distribution.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 361, ECON 521.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 501B -- Microeconomic Theory  (3 units)
Description:  General equilibrium and welfare economics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 501A.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 501C -- Microeconomic Theory  (3 units)
Description:  Other selected topics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 501B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ECON 502A -- Macroeconomic Theory  (3 units)
Description:  National income analysis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 332, ECON 521.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ECON 504 -- Production Economics  (3 units)
Description:  Theory of the firm and industry; single and multiple products; risk and uncertainty.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 300 or ECON 361; MATH 113.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
Identical to:  AREC 504; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 507 -- Economics of Strategy  (3 units)
Description:  The microeconomics of strategy; the economics of imperfect information and uncertainty, externalities and public goods, and imperfect competition. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or additional problem sets, depending on exact content.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ECON 407.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 508 -- Applied Economic Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  Uses economic history to show how research methods in economics are used to analyze data collected through empirical observation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 501A, ECON 520.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 511 -- Microeconomic Theory and Behavior  (3 units)
Description:  Microeconomic theory with an emphasis on the use of experimental laboratory and field methods for testing the behavioral implications of the theory. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or additional problem sets, depending on exact content.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 521.
May be convened with:  ECON 411.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 512 -- Economic Policy in Developing Countries  (3 units)
Description:  [Taught alternate years 2002-2003]. The role of policies in economic growth and development. The impact of commodity, factor market and macroeconomic policies on economic incentives.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 361, MATH 113.
Identical to:  AREC 512; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 513 -- Consumption Economics and Price Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  Theory of the consumer, demand, and market equilibrium, and welfare analysis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 361, MATH 113.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
Identical to:  AREC 513; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 514 -- Cost-Benefit Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  Theoretical bases and empirical techniques. Consumer-producer surplus; social and private costs; macroeconomic distortions; non-market goods; uses in policy analysis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 361, MATH 113.
Identical to:  AREC 514; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 515 -- Operations Research in Applied Economics  (3 units)
Description:  [Taught alternate years 2000 - 2001] Application of linear, nonlinear, and multiple objective programming, decision theory, and simulation to problems of agricultural production, marketing, policy, and natural resource use.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  MATH 113, ECON 361.
Identical to:  AREC 515; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 517 -- Introductory Mathematical Statistics for Economists  (3 units)
Description:  This course covers the basic mathematical statistics topics necessary for a deep understanding of applied econometrics. Topics include random variables probability theory, probability and density functions, sampling hypothesis testing, and point and interval estimation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  AREC 517; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 518 -- Introduction to Econometrics  (3 units)
Description:  Statistical methods in estimating and testing economic models; single and simultaneous equation estimation, identification, forecasting, and problems caused by violating classical regression model assumptions. Graduate-level requirements include a research project that involves applications of econometric methods to the estimating and testing of behavioral models or simulation studies of the statistical properties of an econometric estimation technique. Advanced degree credit available for non-majors only.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ECON 418.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ECON 519A -- Mathematical Economics  (2 units)
Description:  Introduction to the theory and methods of mathematical economics and its applications. Designed primarily for entering graduate students majoring in economics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, ECON 520; consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 520 -- Theory of Quantitative Methods in Economics  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to the basic concepts of statistics and their application to the analysis of economic data. Designed primarily for entering graduate students majoring in economics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 521 -- Introduction to Mathematical Economics  (3 units)
Description:  Comparative statics, stability, classical optimization, the Kuhn-Tucker theory, calculus of variations, linear algebra, game theory, and application of these techniques in economic analysis. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or additional problem sets, depending on exact content.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ECON 421.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 522A -- Econometrics  (3 units)
Description:  The theory of econometric estimation of single and simultaneous equation models.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 520.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 522B -- Econometrics  (3 units)
Description:  Additional topics in the theory of econometric estimation of single and simultaneous equation models.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 522A.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 525 -- Topics in the Economic History of the United States  (3 units)
Description:  Examines the economic history and development of the United States, including roles of legal and cultural institutions, changes in output mix, government regulation, income distribution, monetary policy, and demographic factors. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or additional problem sets, depending on exact course content.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ECON 425.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ECON 526 -- Health Economics  (3 units)
Description:  Applies microeconomic theory, industrial organization and public finance to efficiency and equity problems in the acute and chronic health-care sectors. Explores solutions to these problems.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  PA 522; ECON 500 or consent of instructor.
Identical to:  PA 526; PA is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 531 -- Games and Decisions  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to decision theory and game theory and their application to various economic situations under conditions of complete and incomplete information. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ECON 431.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 534 -- Industrial Analysis and New Venture Development  (3 units)
Description:  Value maximization; simulation of value distribution; sources of venture capital; timing of initial public offering; new venture ownership structuring.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 500, FIN 511, MKTG 500. Open to entrepreneurship program students only.
Identical to:  MAP 534.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 535 -- Public Sector Economics  (3 units)
Description:  The influence of governmental revenue and expenditure decisions on resource allocation, income distribution, and aggregate economic performance. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project on a major current public sector issue.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 500.
May be convened with:  ECON 435.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ECON 542 -- International Macroeconomics  (3 units)
Description:  Analysis of exchange rates, balance of payments, and macroeconomic/financial interdependencies among nations. Graduate-level requirements include a research project and different tests. Advanced credit available for non-majors only.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ECON 442.
Usually offered:  Fall, Summer.

ECON 543 -- International Trade Theory  (3 units)
Description:  General equilibrium analysis of product and input markets of international trade, tariffs, commercial policy, and growth and the welfare aspects of each. Graduate-level requirements include a research project and different tests.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ECON 443.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 549 -- Applied Econometric Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  Econometric model-building, estimation, forecasting and simulation for problems in agricultural and resource economics. Applications with actual data and models emphasized.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 518.
Identical to:  AREC 549.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 550 -- Economics for Managers  (2 units)
Description:  Microeconomic theory and applications for business management decision making.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 551 -- Business Strategy  (2 units)
Description:  Development of business strategies to promote the competitive performance of firms.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 552 -- Information Economics and Business Strategy  (3 units)
Description:  This course will use tools from microeconomics to help understand the formulation of effective business strategies using the internet and electronic commerce.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 500.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 553 -- Business and Economic Forecasting  (3 units)
Description:  Forecasting techniques used in business and government; assembly, interpretation and use of economic data; analysis of business conditions; examination of related environmental factors; construction of actual sales or revenue forecasts. Requirements include a research project and tests. Advanced credit available for non-majors only.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 361 or ECON 500.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 560 -- Industrial Organization  (3 units)
Description:  Structure, conduct, and performance of American industry; governmental institutions and policies affecting business. Graduate-level requirements include an applied research project that examines the impact of public policy on industry performance.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 500.
Identical to:  AREC 560.
May be convened with:  ECON 460.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 561 -- Economics of Regulated Industries  (3 units)
Description:  Economic analysis of the regulated sector of the American economy, including communications, transportation and energy industries; impact of existing and alternative public policies. Graduate-level requirements include a case of regulation/deregulation or other approved research project in regulatory theory or policy. Advanced credit available for non-majors only.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 300 or ECON 361 or ECON 500.
May be convened with:  ECON 461.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 571 -- Dynamics of Strategy  (3 units)
Description:  Analysis and development of economic strategies to enhance the competitiveness of business enterprises.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 575 -- Economic Evaluation of Water and Environmental Policy  (3 units)
Description:  Theory and application of economic concepts needed to evaluate water and environmental laws and policies; including benefit cost analysis, externalities, public goods and valuation methodologies. Case studies include federal, state, tribal and international water and environmental policies.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 300 or ECON 361.
Identical to:  AREC 575; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 576 -- Natural Resource Law and Economics  (3 units)
Description:  Advanced economic and legal analysis of environmental and natural resource policies.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 361, MATH 113.
Identical to:  AREC 576; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 577 -- Advanced Topics In the Economics of Environmental Regulation  (3 units)
Description:  Advanced economic theory of environmental policy. Topics include regulation of air and water pollution under imperfect competition, imperfect information, costly enforcement, uncertainty, and the use of alternative regulatory instruments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  MATH 113, ECON 361.
Identical to:  AREC 577; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 580 -- Mathematics for Economists  (2 units)
Description:  Intensive course in essential mathematics for entering graduate students in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Economics and Agricultural and Resource Economics. Topics covered include matrix algebra, functions, limits, differentiation, comparative statistics, and constrained and unconstrained optimization.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  AREC 580; AREC is home department.
Usually offered:  Summer.

ECON 591 -- Preceptorship  (2-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ECON 593 -- Internship  (3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ECON 597B -- Computational Methods in Laboratory Economics  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  MATH 125, MATH 129, consult department before enrolling.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ECON 597C -- Teaching Methods in Economics  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 597E -- Economics Education Workshop  (2 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Summer.

ECON 597G -- Economics Workshop for Educators  (3 units)
Description:  Overview of the essential elements of economics for educators.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Summer.

ECON 599 -- Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Summer.

ECON 691 -- Preceptorship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 696A -- Experimental Economics I  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 696B -- Experimental Economics II  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 696C -- Applied Economic Analysis I  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 696E -- Econometric Modeling I  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 696F -- Econometric Modeling II  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 696H -- Labor Economics I  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 696I -- Labor Economics II  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 696P -- Industrial Organization and Regulation I  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 696Q -- Industrial Organization and Regulation II  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 696R -- Advanced Microeconomic Theory I  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

ECON 696S -- Advanced Microeconomic Theory II  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 696U -- Game Theory  (3 units)
Description:  Development and application of game theoretic models and techniques.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 696X -- Economic History I  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 696Y -- Economic History II  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 697A -- Experimental Economics  (3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 696A, ECON 696B.
May be repeated:  for credit 4 times (maximum 5 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 697B -- Applied Economic Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 696C.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 697C -- Econometric Modeling  (3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 696E, ECON 696F.
May be repeated:  for credit 4 times (maximum 5 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 697I -- Advanced Microeconomic Theory  (3 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ECON 696R, ECON 696S.
May be repeated:  for credit 4 times (maximum 5 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ECON 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ECON 900 -- Research  (2-4 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ECON 909 -- Master's Report  (3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ECON 910 -- Thesis  (1-4 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ECON 920 -- Dissertation  (1-9 units)
Description:  Research for the doctoral dissertation (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or dissertation writing).
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ECON 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  a Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.