MA in Economics

MA in Economics

The University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, USA
MA in Economics
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The M.A. in Economics is chiefly used as progress or exit degree for our Ph.D. program, but can also serve as a terminal degree providing advanced training in economic theory, econometrics and applied areas for those seeking careers in business, government or not-for-profit organizations
  • It can also be used as an opportunity for further training prior to embarking on a more advanced degree in economics, public policy, business, law or other disciplines
  • The M.A. degree requires a total of 40 semester hours of graduate-level study beyond the bachelor’s degree
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1207874 INR
Hostel & Meals844677 INR
Insurance98581 INR
Housing Application Fee3662 INR
Housing Technology Access Fee11718 INR
Graduate Student Fee137252 INR
International Credential Evaluation3662 INR
International Student Fee19042 INR
Total1118594 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must have a BA or BS to matriculate, but an undergraduate degree in economics is not required
  • Prior academic work should include three semesters of calculus, as well as linear algebra, statistics, intermediate microeconomic theory, and intermediate macroeconomic theory
  • At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study
ExamsTOEFL: 80
  • with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21

IELTS: 6.5
  • with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores

PTE: 54
  • with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56

GRE: Accepted
  • GRE General 
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