Graduate Certificate in Economic Systems Design

The Economics Department, offers the certificate in Economic Systems Design, which provides graduate students with a program of courses and laboratory experience. Course work for the graduate certificate can be used for credit toward the M.S. and PhD in Economics. The primary purpose is to provide a well-defined target for students who want to advance or update their knowledge in this fast-moving field.

Admission Requirements

The certificate program in Economics Systems Design is open to all students who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Interested persons not already in a George Mason degree program should apply for admission to nondegree status.

Certificate Requirements

The certificate consists of three graduate courses (9 credits) in Economic Systems Design and two elective course (6 credits) chosen in consultation with an advisor in Economics. A cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required, and no more than one course with a grade of C may be applied toward the certificate.

Potential Audience

Graduate students in Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, and Informatics will find this certificate a strong complement to their major area of study.  The courses and project work will provide skills that can be used in electronic commerce, public policy and internal firm resource allocation processes.

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