The Community Development and Applied Economics program
offered by University of Vermont boasts faculty with expertise in economics (both ecological and neoclassical), food systems, public policy, ecological economics, renewable energy, public communication, consumer affairs, and community economic development.
Community Development and Applied Economics, M.Sc.
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- 24 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee1674 USD/creditTuition Fee664 USD/creditTuition Fee
About
In the Community Development and Applied Economics program offered by University of Vermont students engage in a transdisciplinary approach to research that prepares them for leadership positions in the non-profit and government sectors, as well as in socially and ecologically responsible businesses.
We offer courses to give students foundational academic and professional skills and we encourage our graduate students to seek out courses and skills both within the program and across UVM to individualize their transdisciplinary experience.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Research Methods
- Community Economic Development
- Applied Econometrics
- Graduate Seminars
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Good news: You can apply for this programme anytime before its start date.
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January 15 for funding.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 36 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
General Requirements
- Completion of an acceptable Calculus course.
- Completion of an acceptable Intermediate Microeconomics course.
- Three letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate’s academic potential for graduate work and motivation for pursuing the M.S. in CDAE.
- For international students whose native language is not English or who have not completed undergraduate degrees in English
Tuition Fee
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1674 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1674 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
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664 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 664 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Burlington
- 1269 - 1890 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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