Master of Arts in Economics

American University

Washington D.C., Virginia, USA
Master of Arts in Economics
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Understanding markets, monetary forces, human behavior, and organizational behavior is vital to governments, businesses, and organizations. To prepare students for a career that fits their interests, the university offers five distinct tracks: applied economics, development economics, gender analysis in economics, financial economic policy, and applied economics(online only)
  • The MA in Economics is a 30-credit program designed to ensure that the graduates make an impact by developing their ability to use economic theory to explain outcomes and make informed predictions; analyze data to rigorously answer questions, such as how specific policies will affect markets; and convey economic concepts and findings to a wide audience. A 15-credit hour core provides a solid foundation in economic theory and econometrics to students in all tracks
  • The five distinct tracks allow students to tailor their remaining coursework to their specific goals
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2047790 INR
Insurance142964 INR
Transportation102536 INR
Books and Supplies 80564 INR
Graduate Activity fees3296 INR
Technology Fees17578 INR
Personal Expenses106198 INR
Total453136 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • All applications require transcripts from degree-seeking college institutions. A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) earned at an accredited college or university is required. in general, a B average in undergraduate or previous graduate coursework is required
  • A student whose undergraduate background does not meet the standards for admission may be considered for admission after completing 12 credit hours of approved graduate coursework in nondegree status with a grade point average of at least 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale). ECON-600 Microeconomics, ECON-601 Macroeconomics, and ECON-605 Introduction to Mathematical Economics must be taken within these 12 credit hours
  • Prior to enrollment in the program, applicants must have completed the following: MATH-221 Calculus I; STAT-202 Basic Statistics or STAT-203 Basic Statistics with Calculus; and ECON-603 Introduction to Economic Theory or ECON-300 Intermediate Microeconomics and ECON-301 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ExamsTOEFL: 100

IELTS: 7

PTE: 68

Additional info
  • Submission of GRE scores is optional as of November 2018
  • Prerequisites may be waived for qualified persons with comparable prior education or experience
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