Richmond,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Accelerated Bachelor of Science (B.S.)/MA (M.A.) in Economics in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond United States
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Qualification
Combined Baccalaureate and Master's Prog
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,844
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program enables high-achieving students to obtain both their B.S. and M.A. in economics within five years by taking approved graduate-level courses during their final undergraduate year. Participants can apply up to 12 credit hours of 600-level graduate coursework toward both degrees, reducing the total credit requirement to 138 instead of the standard 150 credits needed for separate degree completion. Graduates with these combined qualifications gain significant advantages in data-intensive roles, as the M.A. curriculum emphasizes advanced data skills through mathematical economics and three specialized econometrics courses. Notably, two of these econometrics courses involve hands-on data collection, analysis, and reporting - precisely the type of practical expertise employers actively seek.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application.
Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.
 
Tuition
USD
39,844