Overview

Economics (Accelerated) from Western Michigan University provides students with a strong foundation in economic analysis combined with the ability to apply theory to contemporary problems.

Careers

Accenture – Technology Consultant

Allstate – Catastrophe Modeling

Aon Hewitt – Banking, Outsourcing Specialist

Amazon - Economist

Bank of America – Quantitative Management

Chicago Board of Trade/CME Group – Commodities Clerk

CitiBank – Business Intelligence Analyst

Expedia – Market Analyst

Ford Motor Company – Data Scientist

Hartford – Risk Management Analyst

KPMG Business – Economic Valuation Services

Northwestern Mutual Life – Financial Security Support Services

SpaceX – Supply Chain Analytics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Price Theory

Uncertainty and Health

Econometrics

Research Methods

Economic Statistics

National Income Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kalamazoo, United States

Disciplines

Economics Finance Econometrics View 402 other Masters in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply for admission to the M.A. program in applied economics.

Upon acceptance, students must meet with the Director of Graduate Programs and the Director of Undergraduate Programs to finalize an appropriate program of study that meets the requirements for the undergraduate and graduate degrees.

A letter advising which graduate courses will be counted in both degrees will be sent to the student and the registrar's office. A copy of this letter also will be included in your graduate file.

Copy of passport identification page

Proof of English language proficiency

Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates

$100 non-refundable application fee

Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15620 USD / year

≈ 15620 USD / year
Out-of-State

15620 USD / year

≈ 15620 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10414 USD / year

≈ 10414 USD / year

Additional Details

Local Summer: 2,386 International Summer: 3,579

Living costs

Kalamazoo

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Financing

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