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Overview
The MA in Economics from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) develops problem-solving skills using the foundations in economics and the most current advances in empirical research. The program promotes practice-based scholarship that embraces the scientific method to better understand decision-making at the individual and societal levels. You’ll analyze contemporary economics problems and human and market variability, collaborating with top scholars impacting the field today.
Our program prepares you to shape policy and advance individual and social well-being in a variety of public- and private-sector careers. Our alumni take different career paths. Some join PhD programs at other institutions, others become analysts, managers, directors, and CEOs at public institutions or private sector firms. One of our graduates served as US Secretary of the Treasury.
Program Highlights
- Our Economics program is ranked 17th nationally by TFE Times.
- You will find opportunities for practical application through internships and research projects.
- Our graduates find employment at prominent private-sector firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government.
- THE MA in Economics program is an ideal stepping stone towards studying for a PhD at CGU or another institution.
- You can pursue an MA in Economics in conjunction with another degree program at CGU, such as a PhD in Psychology or Education. You earn a diploma for each degree and “double count” some units from one program to the other to decrease the total units required for graduation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Data Analytics & Visualization
- International Finance & Economic Development
- Applications of Behavioral Economics
- Asian Economic Development
- Economic Policy Evaluation
- Behavioral & Empirical Finance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Finance Statistics View 709 other Masters in Economics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Required
GRE® Required
Applicants who feel that their Grade Point Averages do not adequately represent their ability to succeed in a graduate program may find it helpful to submit GRE scores for consideration.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- $80 Application fee
- Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)
- Resume
- English proficiency exam (international applicants only)
- Copy of Passport
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Financial Statement or Proof
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
71280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
71280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Claremont
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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