International Political Economy, MA
The Master of Arts in International Political Economy (MAIPE) prepares students to analyze the complex interactions between political and economic trends, both domestically and at the international level. Providing both analytical tools and contextual background, students are prepared for the challenges of competition in market economies around the globe. The MAIPE program also provides a foundation of fully transferable credits for students interested in subsequently pursuing a doctoral degree.
Degree Requirements
Coursework: 36 units; no Master’s research paper is required.
Final Paper Portfolio: All students are required to submit two papers to the program office. One paper must be written during the student’s first semester in the program. A second paper should represent the student’s best work and may come from any subsequent semester that the student is enrolled in the program. Papers are used for accreditation reviews of the program. The program’s Student Handbook provides additional details.
Core Course Requirement (16 units)
- INST 401 - World Politics
- ECON 370 - The World Economy: Trade and Finance
- SPE 411 - International Political Economy
- SPE 410 – Political Economy of International Development
Research Tools (12 units)
- PP 481 – Introduction to Statistical Analysis (4 units)
- PP 482 – Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (4 units) AND
- PP 487 - Applied Data Analysis (various letters and topic) (4 units) OR
- SPE 315 - Game Theory (4 units) OR
- SPE 471 - Strategic Modeling for Politics, Economics & Business Decisions (4 units) OR
- SPE 489 - Computational Tools for Social Science (4 units)
Electives (8 units of approved classes)
Main options; other options are available with advisor approval and departmental notification.
- ECON 350 - Global Money and Finance (4 units)
- ECON 302 - Modern Macroeconomics: Analysis, Policy, and Applications (4 units)
- ECON 351 - Contemporary Issues in International Finance and Economic Development (4 units)
- SPE 408 – Globalization & Regional Integration (4 units)
- SPE 429 - Political Economy of China (4 units)
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Admission. Admission requirements are detailed in the Admissions section of the current Policies and General Information Bulletin.