Overview

Key facts

Research-active faculty teach Master of Science in Economics at Drexel University. Access to these professors, who understand recent developments in theory and applied methods and how they are being used to address current economic issues, provides our MS in Economics students with a solid advantage. Students also have access to experiential opportunities such as business consulting courses.

Why Pursue a Master of Science in Economics?

A mastery of modern economics and the analytical skills needed to succeed in this job market make this program ideal for those interested in becoming practitioners in industry, the financial sector, government, regulatory agencies or international organizations. Available options to obtain rigorous training in advanced theory also make this program ideal for students who aspire to a PhD in economics or plan to work in economics research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Economics

Microeconomics

Econometrics

Time Series Econometrics

Managerial Economics

Public Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 402 other Masters in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

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English requirements

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General requirements

Prior Academic Accomplishments: The faculty will examine all course work taken prior to application, paying particular attention to the specific courses that have been completed. Applicants should have attained a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate course work completed.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT): Applicants are required to submit GRE or GMAT scores. Scores of more than five years old are not accepted.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not already received a degree from a U.S. university must also submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Personal Statement/Essay:
Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32820 USD / year

≈ 32820 USD / year
Out-of-State

32820 USD / year

≈ 32820 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32820 USD / year

≈ 32820 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key facts

Why Pursue a Master of Science in Economics?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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