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International Monetary Relations Track

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* For students who entered SIPA after fall 2009, please see the updated IFEP Curriculum page.


The following is a suggested program of study for students who elect the international monetary relations track. This is not the only, nor necessarily the best, program to follow, but rather it represents an effective, proven study plan. If students have a background in economics it may be possible to take International Finance and Monetary Theory in the second semester of the first year. Students are strongly encouraged to consider developing a regional focus to complement the analytical skills provided by the concentration.

First Year

First Semester

  • International Economic Analysis (U4600)
  • Statistics
  • Theory of International Political Economy

Second Semester

  • International Economic Analysis (U4601)
  • International Finance and Monetary Theory
  • Statistics
  • Internship

Second Year

First Semester

  • International Trade
  • Accounting and Finance for International Affairs or other IPAM course
  • Track Elective

Second Semester

  • Two track electives

See the list of IEP courses for more detail.