The MA in International Economics (INEC) prepares students who have previously majored or minored in economics for careers as international economists. Students will be equipped to analyze the most important trade and financial issues facing the globalized economy from theoretical, empirical, political-economy, and policymaking perspectives. Offered jointly between the School of International Service and American University's Department of Economics, INEC provides a rigorous mix of courses in economic theory, international relations, global political economy, economic policymaking, and quantitative methods focused on international trade and finance. INEC students graduate prepared to serve as international economists in multilateral organizations, government agencies, multinational financial and other corporations, public-advocacy firms, industry associations, and research institutes. The International Economics degree requires 39 credit hours of graduate coursework that can be completed in two years (full-time) or up to six years (part-time). INEC's policy-oriented curriculum exposes students to international political economy, a variety of institutional and policy issues, and rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative research methods. During their course of study, students also learn practical skills, including how to use state-of-the-art statistical software commonly used in applied economics research and policy analysis. The program culminates with a capstone project addressing a major issue in contemporary international economics. Students must complete calculus, statistics, introductory and intermediate microeconomics, and introductory and intermediate macroeconomics prior to enrollment in the program.