• Acquire the mathematical tools that are necessary for the understanding of theoretical economic analysis.
• Formulate and solve optimization exercises.
• Acquire a graduate level comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
• Analyze real world situations utilizing microeconomic and macroeconomic theoretical concepts.

Goal 2:  The student will acquire discipline specific knowledge.

• Demonstrate mastery of microeconomic theory including the theory of the firm, household behavior, market structure, information and uncertainty.
• Demonstrate mastery of macroeconomic theory including economic fluctuations and growth and macroeconomic policy.
• Demonstrate mastery of basic econometrics including classical regression and problems arising from violation of the classical assumptions.

Goal 3:  The student will acquire high-level empirical skills.

• Understand basic econometric modeling techniques.
• Be proficient with contemporary econometric software.
• Know how to interpret economic data and where to find relevant data by using appropriate technology.
• Develop and estimate economic models, test economic hypothesis, and perform basic forecasting tasks.

Goal 4:  The student will be able to communicate economic concepts effectively.

• Describe the historical underpinnings of modern economic theory.
• Present results of empirical analysis and their implications.
• Demonstrate ability to synthesize modern economic micro and macro theory to address real-world issues.
• Create a well-organized paper on a relevant economic topic.