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When you choose to enroll in Western Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences economics program, you'll train to become an economist or leverage your bachelor's degree as a springboard for diverse career paths such as business, law, diplomacy, media, government work, or education. Excelling as an economist demands applying logical reasoning to intricate problems. Success in this discipline hinges on strong analytical thinking skills.
A first-year applicant is a student who is applying for admission and who has not attempted or earned any college credit after graduating from high school/secondary school (or earned equivalent).
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 71 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.0
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 48
Michigan English Test (MET): 48
Application deadlines:
Fall: June 15; Spring: October 15