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Fastrack

Fastrack is the Department of Economics' 5-year combined degree program that provides undergraduate students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Economics and a Master of Science (MS) in Economics.

The Master’s degree program was created in response to the increasingly high demand from students seeking a professional master’s degree in Economics and employers looking for candidates with advanced training. 

The MS Economics provides rigorous training in economics and econometrics. After completing this program, students are prepared for an immediate career in business or government; and also be for further study in top economics and finance Ph.D. programs. 

Job Placement

Fastrack students have a job placement rate of 100% with many secured employment before graduation. There is an exponential increase in demand for employees who demonstrate the capacity to complete a strenuous degree plan in five years. Our Job and Internship Placement page has the most current information on where our students are securing employment. 

Fastrack Curriculum

The Fastrack Combination Degree Program typically adds one year of additional coursework to an Economics bachelor's degree plan. This year of master's courses will sharpen your analytical and quantitative skills along with provide real-world applications. These skills are showcased during the required Graduate Capstone ECON 675 course during the second Fall semester of the program.

The remaining hours consist of: 

  • 6 hours of graduate-level Double Count Economics Electives
    • These hours will count once towards the BA/BS Economics Degree and once towards the MS Economics Degree to "double count"
  • 12 hours of Graduate Economics Electives
  • 15 hours of Supporting Coursework

The curriculum breakdown can be found on the MS ECON Curriculum website.

BS ECON Fastrack Curriculum

BA ECON Fastrack Curriculum

Tuition and Fees

The Economics Department Charges Master's students a program fee of $5,000 per long semester, or fall and spring. The program fee is in addition to regular tuition and university fees and is used to provide additional academic support and professional development for Economics Master's students. 

Students participating in the Fastrack Program are charged the program fee for the first two fall and spring semesters once they are reclassified as degree-seeking master's students (G7) upon completion of their undergraduate curriculum. 

The Student Business Services Office has more information about tuition and fees should you have questions.

Program Requirements

To apply for admission to the Fastrack Combination Program, a student must be an Undergraduate Economics Major and have: 

  • Completed ECON 202, 203, 323, 410 [not in progress]
  • Completed 88 - 95 hours [not in progress]
  • GPA Requirement
    • 3.0 - Overall OR Economics Major GPA
      • Student will receive automatic admission
    • 2.6-2.99 - Overall OR Economics Major GPA
      • Student application will be reviewed by a committee
    • 2.599 and below - Overall OR Economics Major GPA
      • Student is not eligible for the program
Note: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.

Deadlines

  • Fall Admissions: April 1
  • Spring Admissions: October 15 

Informationals & Workshops

If you are wondering if Fastrack is for you, come to an Informational. We have several offerings, so make sure to attend one that works for you! 

Check back for Spring 2026 dates.

Application Process

  1. Schedule a meeting with the Fastrack Undergraduate Advisor, Shelby Wallace, to complete the Application Worksheet
    • Use Navigate to schedule
    • Advisor: Shelby Wallace
    • Appointment Type3+2/Fastrack Program Advising
    • Comment: Fastrack Application
  2. Submit the following application materials to the MS ECON Assistant Program Director, Margaret Lomas Carpenter
      • Application Worksheet completed with Shelby
      • Resume
        • If you do not have an updated resume, meet with the Career Center, or download a template from their website
  • OR, attend the Application Workshop. Dates will be updated for Spring 2026 
    • The Fastrack Team will be there to help you submit your application on the spot. 

Applicants will be notified of their admission decision to their Texas A&M email

Curriculum Question Contacts

General BA/BS Undergraduate Economics Curriculum: contact an Economics Undergraduate Advisor

Undergraduate Fastrack Curriculum: contact Shelby Wallace or schedule an appointment

M.S. Economics Curriculum: contact Margaret Lomas Carpenter, or schedule an appointment

Non-Economics undergraduate students interested in learning more about the accelerated Master’s program, look into the ECON Minor to Master’s Program and Accelerated Master’s Program.