St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Economics in Saint Louis United States | University of Missouri-St. Louis
University of Missouri-St. Louis
|
Saint Louis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,686
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Economics at UMSL is tailored for aspiring professional economists. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that employers actively seek. Our program boasts a strong history of graduates securing roles in private industry, government agencies, and prestigious doctoral programs. According to alumni surveys, 95% of our Economics MA graduates obtain employment within a year, with more than 60% commanding salaries exceeding $100,000 annually.
Develop advanced capabilities to interpret financial patterns and data with a Master of Arts in Economics
Economic news dominates daily headlines, yet few can truly decipher the meaning behind stock market fluctuations, employment figures, consumer behavior, and their complex interrelationships. This is where trained economists excel.
UMSL's Economics MA program specifically prepares students for careers as professional economists. Participants develop comprehensive knowledge and adaptable skills that are in high demand across industries. Our graduates consistently secure positions in corporate settings, public sector roles, and competitive PhD programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must meet the general admission requirements of the UMSL Graduate School. Applicants need not have an undergraduate degree in economics. However, students are expected to have taken, either at the baccalaureate or MBA level: Intermediate Microeconomics (Econ 3001 or BA 5001), Intermediate Macroeconomics (Econ 3002 or BA 5002), Mathematical Economics (Econ 4150), and Introductory Econometrics (Econ 4100). Students without these courses must take them, they do not count towards the hours required for the MA.
You need not be an economics undergraduate...any student with an undergraduate degree can apply.
There is no real minimum requirement for GPA or GRE scores. We evaluate the entire record, so a higher GPA (and/or strong letters of recommendation) can offset lower GRE scores (and vice versa).
Typically, the target GPA and GRE is an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and GRE scores above the 60th percentile (especially the quantitative score).
Two letters of Recommendation
a. Letters that address academic potential must be provided by individuals who can accurately assess it such
as previous instructors, professors, etc.
Official transcripts from all universities attended
a. Successful applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree before beginning the master's program.
Entrance examinations
a. The Graduate Record Examination General Test is required (see http://www.gre.org/ttindex.html).
b. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally
accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.00 on 4.0 scale.
IELTS - 6.5 , TOEFL -79
You need not be an economics undergraduate...any student with an undergraduate degree can apply.
There is no real minimum requirement for GPA or GRE scores. We evaluate the entire record, so a higher GPA (and/or strong letters of recommendation) can offset lower GRE scores (and vice versa).
Typically, the target GPA and GRE is an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and GRE scores above the 60th percentile (especially the quantitative score).
Two letters of Recommendation
a. Letters that address academic potential must be provided by individuals who can accurately assess it such
as previous instructors, professors, etc.
Official transcripts from all universities attended
a. Successful applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree before beginning the master's program.
Entrance examinations
a. The Graduate Record Examination General Test is required (see http://www.gre.org/ttindex.html).
b. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally
accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.00 on 4.0 scale.
IELTS - 6.5 , TOEFL -79
Tuition
USD
25,686