Five Year Program

This program allows superior students with strong analytical skills and the ability to handle a fast paced, challenging program the opportunity to complete both the Bachelor and Master degrees in economics in five years.

Students who are accepted into the program take two graduate level courses during the last year in the Bachelor program. These 6 hours count as general electives (but not major electives) in the undergraduate program and are also used to satisfy requirements in the graduate program. After completing the 120-hour Bachelor's degree, five-year students then apply to the M.A. program and take an additional 24 hours at the graduate level.

To be eligible for the program, a student must have completed at least 6 hours of 3000 level or above economics courses at USF (not including statistics), have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above, and have a minimum of 3.25 cumulative grade point average in all economics courses (including statistics).

To apply for admission, send a letter or an e-mail to the Economics Department Director of Undergraduate Programs stating your qualifications and desire to enter the program. For further information or help planning your schedule, contact the Director of Undergraduate Programs.