{"id":1360,"date":"2025-02-26T15:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/econ2025.innofish.kr\/graduate-program\/introduction\/"},"modified":"2025-04-10T09:38:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T00:38:51","slug":"introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/graduate-program\/introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background pagemenu nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-bottom:1px;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row 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class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a4d4676f9f48357dcbf\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-thesis\" href=\"#tab-a4d4676f9f48357dcbf\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Thesis<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-20c26662142ba93c89e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-integrateddegreeprogram(ba&amp;ma)\" href=\"#tab-20c26662142ba93c89e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Integrated Degree Program(BA&amp;MA)<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-overview\" id=\"tab-751a043fd895a88ea2a\">\n<div class=\"subdaetitle\">\n<h4>Overview<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"edubox\">\n<p>The graduate program in the Department of Economics at Chung-Ang University is primarily composed of two components: <strong>coursework<\/strong> and <strong>thesis writing<\/strong>. The program also emphasizes developing high-quality research outcomes that can lead to <strong>journal publications<\/strong>. Furthermore, the department actively encourages students to <strong>specialize in areas that are in high social demand and align with their interests<\/strong>, providing guidance in selecting focused fields of study.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/daehak.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-coursework\" id=\"tab-578e2a149ee9fd9e6b5\">\n<div class=\"subdaetitle\">\n<h4>Coursework<\/h4>\n<p>First, the coursework component of the major consists of <strong>core required courses<\/strong> and <strong>advanced specialization courses<\/strong> by field.<br \/>\nAmong these, the <strong>core required courses<\/strong> include essential subjects such as <em>Microeconomics I<\/em> and <em>Macroeconomics I<\/em>, which provide the <strong>fundamental theoretical foundation<\/strong> necessary for completing a master&#8217;s degree in economics.<\/p>\n<p>Starting from the <strong>second semester<\/strong>, students typically begin taking courses that align with their <strong>chosen specialization track<\/strong>.<br \/>\nCurrently, the curriculum for each specialization track most commonly chosen by graduate students in the Department of Economics is outlined in the table below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"edubox\">Example Curriculum<br \/>\nIn addition, the Department of Economics Graduate School offers a combined Bachelor&#8217;s-Master&#8217;s program exclusively for students with the same undergraduate major (Economics major or double major). This program is available to those who have completed at least 106 credits by the end of their 6th semester. The integrated program enables students to obtain both a Bachelor&#8217;s and a Master&#8217;s degree within five years of study.Students admitted to this program are eligible for early graduation from their undergraduate studies in their 7th semester. They are also granted benefits such as an exemption from the graduate school admission fee and a 50% reduction in tuition for up to three semesters of the Master&#8217;s program.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"181\"><strong>Policy Analysis Track<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>Finance\/Financial Economics Track<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"148\"><strong>Applied Economics Track<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Core Required Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"515\">Master\u2019s: Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I<\/p>\n<p>Doctoral: Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Common Electives<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"515\">Development Economics, Economic Statistical Analysis, Korean Economy, International Trade, Economic Theory Seminar, International Economics Seminar, Institutional Economic History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Specialized Advanced Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">Public Finance, Monetary and Financial Economics, Labor Policy, Economic Policy Research<\/td>\n<td width=\"185\">Financial Economics, Monetary and Financial Economics, Capital Markets, Econometrics, International Finance, Mathematical &amp; Econometric Seminars<\/td>\n<td width=\"148\">Labor Economics, Industrial Organization, Public Finance, Monetary and Financial Economics, Applied Econometrics, Resource Economics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Potential Career Paths (Examples)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">Government and private economic research institutes, other policy analysis-related fields<\/td>\n<td width=\"185\">Financial institutions and affiliated research centers, economic research institutes, other finance-related fields<\/td>\n<td width=\"148\">Economic research institutes, large corporations, and other applied economics-related fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-thesis\" id=\"tab-a4d4676f9f48357dcbf\">\n<div class=\"subdaetitle\">\n<p><strong>Thesis Writing<\/strong><br \/>\nIn general, Master&#8217;s students begin their thesis work around the start of their third semester by selecting an academic advisor and conducting research over the course of approximately one year. The typical process involves the following steps: submission of a thesis proposal, preliminary review, and final review. The final review usually takes place in December (for students who began in the March semester).<br \/>\nFor Ph.D. students, thesis work begins immediately upon entering the doctoral program, with the selection of an advisor and a research topic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Academic Journal Publication<\/strong><br \/>\nAmong Master&#8217;s theses, those with outstanding research outcomes may receive additional guidance from faculty members to be developed into publications for domestic or international academic journals. Students can publish as co-authors with faculty or as sole authors. Many current graduate students and alumni have successfully published in high-quality journals.<br \/>\nDoctoral theses typically demonstrate high-quality research outcomes, making them strong candidates for journal publication. These publication experiences are crucial for future growth as professional researchers.<br \/>\nAdditionally, students can gain hands-on academic research experience by participating in various theoretical and practical research projects led by economics faculty members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-integrateddegreeprogram(ba&amp;ma)\" id=\"tab-20c26662142ba93c89e\">\n<div class=\"subtitle\">\n<p><strong>Intro<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eduli\">\n<p>\u2013 A program that connects the undergraduate and master\u2019s curricula, allowing students to complete both within 5 years (10 semesters)<br \/>\n\u2013 Students apply and are selected after completing their 6th undergraduate semester<br \/>\n\u2013 Upon acceptance, students graduate early from the undergraduate program by their 7th semester<br \/>\n\u2013 They then complete the master\u2019s degree over the next 3 semesters<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eduli\">\n<p>\u2013 Undergraduate students at Chung-Ang University (including transfer students)<br \/>\n\u2013 Must be majoring in Economics (as a primary major, double major, interdisciplinary major, or integrated major)<br \/>\n\u2013 Must have completed at least 106 credits by the end of their 6th semester, with a GPA of 3.3 or higher in major courses (including foundational major courses)<br \/>\n\u2013 Must receive a recommendation from the Head of the Department of Economics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle\">\n<p><strong>Admission Schedule and Method<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2013 <strong>Document Screening Only<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring Semester Admission (March Enrollment)<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2013 Application Period: Mid-July each year<br \/>\n\u2013 First Round Results: Announced before the course registration period for the 7th semester<br \/>\n\u2013 Final Results: Late January of the following year<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fall Semester Admission (September Enrollment)<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2013 Application Period: Mid-January each year<br \/>\n\u2013 First Round Results: Announced before the course registration period for the 7th semester<br \/>\n\u2013 Final Results: Late July of the same year<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Documents<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2013 Application form<br \/>\n\u2013 Academic transcript<br \/>\n\u2013 Study plan<br \/>\n\u2013 Recommendation letter from the Head of the Department<br \/>\n\u2013 Pledge form<\/p>\n<p>\u203b For more detailed information, please refer to the attached file: <em>Integrated Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s Program Guide<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1358,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1360","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1360"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2048,"href":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1360\/revisions\/2048"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/econ.cau.ac.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}