Overview

Why Get an M.A. in Economic Development ?

The close community of students in the Economics program of Vanderbilt University supports one another and learns together, with full access to the advantages offered through attendance at a world-class research university. Our program’s unique features include:

Curriculum flexibility, including the option to take courses from across Vanderbilt

Cohorts of 25-30 students and class sizes of 10-35 students

Hands-on, international field experience

The GPED Forum, a unique series of seminars that brings prominent scholars to campus for visits with M.A. students

A large and supportive alumni network of more than 1,700 people in 136 countries

Extensive academic and personal support from both the department and the university

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomic Theory

Macroeconomic Theory

Statistical Analysis

Econometrics

International Trade and Economic Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration Taxation View 2155 other Masters in Business Administration 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any subject, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (B) or the equivalent. The M.A. program does consider applications from international students with three-year bachelor's degrees

Basic understanding of macro- and microeconomics

Coursework in statistics and two semesters of calculus, with at least one semester of multivariate calculus. Linear algebra and real analysis are strongly encouraged but not required

GRE scores

Statement of Purpose: explain why you are interested in economics, what you plan to do with your degree, and why you want to earn your M.A. from our program

For international applicants: a score of at least 88 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 7.0 on the IELTS. This requirement may be waived for students who have earned a degree from an English-speaking institution. Contact the department for details. For Fall admission, we prefer TOEFL or IELTS scores, but will also accept the Duolingo English test

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

20725 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20725 USD / year

≈ 20725 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

20725 USD / year

≈ 20725 USD / year

Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 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

Why Get an M.A. in Economic Development ?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Nashville

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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