FIU-EAFIT DUAL MAE
Dual MAE Program Credits at EAFIT* Credits at FIU Degree(s) Conferred MAE/MAE Dual Degree for students from EAFIT 36 21 MAE from EAFIT and MAE from FIU
Benefits The MAE is a Master s degree program fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The MAE program contains an intensive economics curriculum with emphasis in the global aspects of economics. The program includes a high level of personal service and support. Foreign students obtaining the MAE have the option to conduct an OPT during one (1) year as long as he/she meets the minimum eligibility requirements.
Admissions Completion of an online Graduate Application for Admission at: gradschool.fiu.edu by clicking on Graduate Admissions. Hold a Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university. Meet the University s graduate admission requirements Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the ibt TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. Be in good standing with all previously attended colleges and universities.
Degree and Course Requirements at EAFIT Successful completion of the core fundamentals of the MAE program at EAFIT, including the following four (4) courses: Advanced Microeconomics Advanced Macroeconomics Advanced Econometrics Research Methods
Course requirements at EAFIT Electives Courses: Five of the following courses (three [3] credits hours each) Topics in econometrics Topics in modeling Labor economics Public Finances Causal inference and impact evaluation Industrial organization
Graduation Project at EAFIT MAE students at EAFIT must complete a nine [9] credits graduation project as part of their graduation requirements. MAE students at EAFIT who aim to earn the dual degree must take as graduation project the option write a publishable paper
GPA Requirement A cumulative US GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or, its equivalent value, is required in any graduate course transferred to FIU. The GPA equivalent is as follows: GPA CONVERSION TABLE FIU EAFIT 4.00 5.00 3.75 4.50 3.50 4.00 3.25 3.50
Course Requirements at FIU Students pursuing the dual degree program at FIU are required to take seven [7] three- (3) credit courses from the list of required and elective courses. The MAE faculty director must approve the choice of courses in writing.
Courses at FIU Core Coursework (required) Fundamentals of Microeconomic Theory Fundamentals of Macroeconomic Theory Microeconomic Theory I Macroeconomic Theory I Mathematical Methods in Economic Analysis I Econometric Methods I Econometric Methods II Electives Advanced Environmental Economics International Trade International Money Empirical international Trade Applied International Macroeconomics
Transfer Credits FIU will grant each participant a maximum of 9- credit hours towards the completion of the MAE degree for work conducted at EAFIT. A grade of at least 'B' must be earned in all transfer courses that are counted toward the MAE.
Timing of Coursework at FIU Entry into the dual degree program at FIU must take place at the start of the fall term beginning late August. In order for a student to maintain an active status at the University and, therefore, in the MAE program, he/she must be enrolled during two (2) consecutive Fall and Spring semesters.
Visa Status at FIU In order to maintain legal F-1 visa status, EAFIT students participating in this MAE and MAE program at FIU shall register for a minimum of nine (9) credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. The F-1 eligibility criteria are subject to change pursuant to US immigration laws.
Fees at FIU EAFIT students will take at FIU 21` credits of the 30-credit MAE program, the cost of which is USD 15,400 for EAFIT students. Program tuition may increase in future academic years. FIU will communicate, in writing, any tuition change on a yearly basis. EAFIT students will directly pay these fees to FIU. Students enrolling at FIU pursuant to this Agreement will be responsible for all expenses related to his/her course of study at FIU, including housing, transportation, health insurance and the like. Students must meet the financial criteria established for international students by the University, the Florida Board of Governors, and the US Department of Homeland Security. Students must also acquire by themselves the appropriate visas in order to be enrolled.
Career Services at FIU All participants in the dual degree program will have access and full rights to the services provided by the School of International and Public Affairs ( SIPA ), including the services provided by the Office of Career Management Services. Foreign students attending the FIU program who meet certain eligibility requirements may apply for the OPT program
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Practical training is employment that is directly related to a student s major or field of study. Students must have been on valid F-1 status for at least two consecutive semesters prior to application for practical training, although application is allowed 90 days prior to the conclusion of their studies. OPT is limited to an aggregate total of 12 months. Authorization is granted by a Service Center of the US Immigration and Citizenship Service ("USCIS"). An FIU ISSS advisor will recommend OPT for an FIU international student in F-1 status who has met all eligibility requirements. An application fee is charged by USCIS.
OPT (Continued) A student may choose to apply for OPT either before graduation (pre-completion of degree) or after graduation (post-completion of degree). Any period used before graduation is deducted from the 12 months available. Students are required to attend a Practical Training/Employment Workshop in order to be eligible to apply for OPT. More detailed information (application procedure, documents needed, etc.) is provided at the workshop. Students must CHECK WITH ISSS FOR WORKSHOP SCHEDULE and APPLICATION DEADLINES. The workshops are also offered online.