Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Economics in Long Beach United States | California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
|
Long Beach United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,570
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Economics provides a single degree program: the Master of Arts in Economics. This curriculum equips students for professional roles in both government and business sectors while establishing a strong academic base for those continuing to doctoral studies. Our research focuses align with faculty expertise, particularly in transportation and developmental economics.
We actively promote student involvement in our supported activities and groups, such as the Economics Seminar Series, Economics Graduate Association (EGA), CSULB Student Research Competition, Annual Economics Poster Competition, and Long Beach Regional Economic Forum.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university. List of Foreign Universities.
You must have either majored or minored in economics or taken 18 units of core economics courses.
You must have completed (1) principles of macroeconomics, (2) principles of microeconomics, (3) intermediate microeconomics, (4) intermediate macroeconomics, (5) statistics, and (6) calculus.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50.
A minimum GPA 3.0 GPA in (1) principles of macroeconomics, (2) principles of microeconomics, (3) intermediate microeconomics, (4) intermediate macroeconomics, (5) statistics, and (6) calculus.
A Personal Statement of 500-750 words
Two recommenders
CSULB students & alumni: two CSULB faculty with at least one being from Economics
non-CSULB students: two faculty with at least one preferable from Economics
GRE (or GMAT) scores are not required but encouraged. If completed, please send scores to Institution Code 4389, and Department Code 1801 for non-CSULB students.
A Resume/CV is not required but encouraged, indicating any work experience and activities relevant to the program.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
You must have either majored or minored in economics or taken 18 units of core economics courses.
You must have completed (1) principles of macroeconomics, (2) principles of microeconomics, (3) intermediate microeconomics, (4) intermediate macroeconomics, (5) statistics, and (6) calculus.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50.
A minimum GPA 3.0 GPA in (1) principles of macroeconomics, (2) principles of microeconomics, (3) intermediate microeconomics, (4) intermediate macroeconomics, (5) statistics, and (6) calculus.
A Personal Statement of 500-750 words
Two recommenders
CSULB students & alumni: two CSULB faculty with at least one being from Economics
non-CSULB students: two faculty with at least one preferable from Economics
GRE (or GMAT) scores are not required but encouraged. If completed, please send scores to Institution Code 4389, and Department Code 1801 for non-CSULB students.
A Resume/CV is not required but encouraged, indicating any work experience and activities relevant to the program.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
Tuition
USD
15,570