Example Course Schedules

It is expected that the program can be completed in three semesters. Below is a sample schedule for both tracks.

Doctoral Preparation Track

Fall (First Semester)	Spring (Second Semester)	Fall (Third Semester)
Econ 16:220:551 (required)	Econ 16:220:586 (required)	Econ 16:220:600 (required)
Econ 16:220:552 (required)	Econ 16:220:608, 609, or 610 (required)	Econ 16:220:601 (required)
Econ 16:220:585 (required)	additional electives optional	Econ 16:220:604 (required)
Econ 01:220:560 (required)		Econ 16:220:606 (required) (except for students who definitely do not intend to apply to Rutgers PhD program)
Notes: All 10 courses are required as noted. Students in this track have the option of choosing to take additional elective credits in excess of the 30 degree credits required, but any additional credits should only be taken in the second semester (spring).

Fall (First Semester)	Spring (Second Semester)	Fall (Third Semester)
Econ 16:220:551 (required)	Econ 16:220:586 (required)	Econ 16:220:608, or 609, or 610 (only one required in either spring OR fall)
Econ 16:220:552 (required)	Econ 16:220:608, or 609, or 610 (only one required in either spring OR fall)	2 or 3 electives
Econ 16:220:585 (required)	1 or 2 electives
Econ 01:220:560 (required)
Notes: A total of four electives are taken in this track. Candidates can take 1 to 2 electives in the second semester (spring) and 2 to 3 electives in the third semester (fall). You are required to take 4 core courses in your first semester. We then recommend balancing your schedule by taking 3 classes in your second semester and 3 classes in your third semester.