Blacksburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Economics in Virginia Beach United States | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
|
Virginia Beach United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,690
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Virginia Tech's M.A. in Economics stands out by being part of the College of Science, blending cutting-edge scientific approaches with economic principles to equip graduates for today's job market. Beyond mastering core economic concepts, participants gain expertise in emerging fields such as Big Data analytics, Game Theory, Financial Economics, and Behavioral Economics. This program readies graduates for academic roles, research positions, and professional opportunities demanding sophisticated economic analysis across both public and private sectors. Tailored for those targeting consulting, finance, or the evolving gig economy, it also offers doctoral-level electives for students considering further Ph.D. studies. Since 2000, the collaborative effort between the Economics Department and Agricultural and Applied Economics Department has expanded course offerings, enriching the academic experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You may scan a copy of your official paper or electronic transcript provided to you from your institution's Registrar. Do not upload your institution's web-based academic record or a document stating it is not an official transcript. Make sure that all critical and identifying marks have been scanned and are legible
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application. If so, have the testing agency send official scores to Virginia Tech Graduate School
TOEFL score of 90 (IBT) TOEFL scores of 20 or greater in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading subsections are required. IELTS score of 6.5
Minimum GPA- 3.0
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application. If so, have the testing agency send official scores to Virginia Tech Graduate School
TOEFL score of 90 (IBT) TOEFL scores of 20 or greater in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading subsections are required. IELTS score of 6.5
Minimum GPA- 3.0
Tuition
USD
31,690