Master of Arts in Economics

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Master of Arts in Economics
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Master of Arts degree program serves both students who majored in economics as undergraduates and those students with a little previous background in economics.
    The program provides maximum flexibility for students to pursue their own special interests.
  • The typical incoming class is small, generally, six to ten students, the overall size of the M.A. program is approximately 25 students
  • All candidates for the M.A. must demonstrate proficiency in the application of economic theory through a written examination taken during the last semester of enrollment
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2199324 INR
Hostel & Meals793409 INR
Transportation188959 INR
Campus Fees72068 INR
Books42479 INR
Personal Expenses165669 INR
Total1262584 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Students must have completed a bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA or higher and a minimum of 3.5 in economics and mathematics courses
  • A student who does not meet these GPA criteria may be admitted on a probationary status and will be advised to take specific courses during their first semester of enrollment
    • If a B average (3.0 GPA) is achieved in these specific courses, the student will be granted regular status during the second semester of enrollment
    • If a student fails to achieve a B average, he/she may be allowed to continue on probation contingent on the recommendation of the M.A. program committee
    • Probationary students who fail to improve their overall GPA will be dismissed from the graduate program
  • Background Knowledge in Economics and Mathematics – While an Economics baccalaureate degree is not required it is preferred
    • Minimum prerequisites in Mathematics courses are - two (2) semesters in Calculus  and one (1) semester in Calculus-based Statistics course
    • Minimum prerequisites for Economics courses are – one (1) semester each of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics beyond introductory level courses
ExamsTOEFL: Accepted
  • With Reading, Listening, and Writing part scores at least 23

IELTS: 6.5
  • with no part score below 6.0

PTE: 58
  • with no part score below 53

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