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The Economics graduate program enables you to explore advanced economic principles and statistical techniques for evaluating and interpreting information. You'll enhance your analytical abilities and develop expertise in using data to examine policy matters and corporate strategies.
The master's curriculum establishes a robust foundation in micro and macroeconomic concepts while exposing you to policy debates and financial market assessments. You'll refine your analytical capabilities through econometrics coursework and by conducting independent research in the program's seminar. There's an opportunity to extend your seminar work into a full thesis. The program actively supports internship opportunities across finance, economic policy, and government sectors.
A bachelor's degree from a college or university certified by a regional accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education. A bachelor's degree from non-regionally accredited institutions may be considered acceptable for admission. These are reviewed by the Admission and Appeals Committee.
Cumulative grade-point average in undergraduate work of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (some programs require higher GPAs).
TOEFL score—A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79-80 on the Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language by graduates of foreign universities who are nonnative English speakers.
The College of Graduate Studies will accept the academic version of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam for international students (A score of 6.5 on the IELTS test equates to a 550 on the paper-based TOEFL).