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Overview
Why Choose the Economics MA program from University of South Carolina?
- Flexible Curriculum
You’ll select from one of three tracks: economics, financial economics or thesis. Each track includes a common core of macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometrics and statistics and student-selected electives, allowing for personalization that fits your career interests — whether you want to work in business, government or the finance sector or go on to earn a Ph.D.
- Top-Ranked Faculty
You’ll learn from world-renowned faculty who are not only thought leaders in their fields but have relevant industry experience in banking and finance as well as state, national and international economics. What’s more, you’ll be paired with a faculty advisor who will help you select classes and guide you through the program.
- Increased Earning Potential
By investing two semesters beyond a bachelor’s degree, you’ll vastly increase your skillset and see a significant salary increase upon graduation. Non-thesis track students go on to work at top corporations and government agencies; thesis-track students are accepted into esteemed doctoral programs across the nation.
Where Can Your Economics Degree Take You?
- Business (small or corporate)
- Ph.D. research or teaching in economics, finance or law
- Government
- Private or public industry
- Public policy administration
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Calculus
- Applied Macroeconomics
- Applied Microeconomics
- Applied Econometrics
- Applied Statistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Econometrics Statistics View 506 other Masters in Statistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.8
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- An earned undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required to be considered for admission to the MAEcon program. The average undergraduate GPA is approximately 3.3. Applicants are eligible for review who have the following minimums: At least 40th percentile GRE or GMAT Quantitative, At least 40th percentile GRE or GMAT Verbal, An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.8.
- Standardized Test
- TOEFL/IELTS
- Transcripts
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Essay
Tuition Fee
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International
33928 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33928 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
33928 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33928 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
In-State
12688 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12688 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbia
999 - 1508 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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