Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Economics in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Launched in 1934, the master's program aims to equip students for professional roles across industries, government sectors, and junior college instruction. Designed for those pursuing deeper economic expertise, the M.A. degree serves both aspiring applied economists and candidates preparing for doctoral studies. Current specialization options within the M.A. curriculum include:
Healthcare economics
Workforce and labor relations
Market structures and competition
Advanced quantitative techniques
Since many M.A. candidates balance work commitments, the department schedules all core courses and numerous electives during evening hours. The program also draws a global cohort, featuring DAAD-sponsored German scholars and students from Université Paris II among its international participants.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to this program is contingent on admission to the Graduate School. Applicants to this program must hold a bachelor's degree, with an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 for regular admission. Exceptions may be authorized only by the Department's Admissions Committee. Consistent with Graduate School requirements, international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by obtaining a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other test acceptable to the Graduate School. IELTS 6.5 (overall band), 79 internet-based (iBT and iBT Home Edition) 550 paper-based (PBT)
Tuition
USD
28,116