DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Economics in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
|
Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Economics program is designed for individuals looking to strengthen their expertise in quantitative techniques and leadership abilities. Students can tailor their studies to align with professional aspirations or academic pursuits, focusing on areas like labor economics, public finance, financial economics, econometrics, and statistical analysis. This economics M.A. serves both aspiring doctoral candidates and professionals aiming for analytical or managerial roles in corporate or public sectors. Those interested in financial markets can specialize through the Financial Economics concentration within the degree program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt, Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
The expectations for students is the same for those seeking admission to either the M.A. or Ph.D. program because the department does not hold separate classes for the programs. Ideal applicants will have met the following minimum requirements.
Two semesters of Calculus (differentiation and integration)
One semester of Calculus based Probability and Statistics (Business Statistics courses are not sufficient)
Economics course work up through Intermediate level courses in Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory
GRE Test
Quantitative: 155
Verbal: 145
Analytical Writing: 3.5
For non-English speakers, one of the following:
TOEFL: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Students are also required to submit strong reference letters from individuals with the ability to reliably evaluate the student's ability to perform well at the graduate level. Finally, students should submit a personal statement outlining their interest in Economics and highlight any other factors the committee should be aware of when reviewing the application.
The expectations for students is the same for those seeking admission to either the M.A. or Ph.D. program because the department does not hold separate classes for the programs. Ideal applicants will have met the following minimum requirements.
Two semesters of Calculus (differentiation and integration)
One semester of Calculus based Probability and Statistics (Business Statistics courses are not sufficient)
Economics course work up through Intermediate level courses in Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory
GRE Test
Quantitative: 155
Verbal: 145
Analytical Writing: 3.5
For non-English speakers, one of the following:
TOEFL: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Students are also required to submit strong reference letters from individuals with the ability to reliably evaluate the student's ability to perform well at the graduate level. Finally, students should submit a personal statement outlining their interest in Economics and highlight any other factors the committee should be aware of when reviewing the application.
Tuition
USD
18,180