Overview
The M.A. in Economics from the University of Memphis is a STEM-designated degree according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
International students completing the program may apply for 3 years of work in the United States through the extended OPT program.
Professional Path
- We prepare you for top jobs in the private sector, such as consulting, data analytics, and finance in Memphis as well as other major cities like New York and Washington D.C.
- Through our partnership with the National Association for Business Economists (NABE), you can earn the Certified Business Economist (CBE) designation in addition to your MA degree.
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- We prepare you for the best PhD programs in the world.
- Recent graduates have attended PhD programs in economics at the University of California-Santa Barbara, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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International Applicants Currently in the US
- Fall July 1
- Spring December 1
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Credits
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Disciplines
Economics View 405 other Masters in Economics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. In cases, where a program’s accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions.
- For domestic students, signed and sealed transcripts that have been in the applicant’s possession can be used for admission purposes; however, official transcripts may later be requested.
- Entrance Examinations: New applicants may be required by the individual program to have taken an appropriate entrance examination within five years of the application date.
Tuition Fee
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International
896 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 896 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
704 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 704 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
512 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 512 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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