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Overview
Since its inception in 1969 more than 210 students have graduated with the PhD in economics. These graduates obtained positions at universities, research institutions, consulting firms and international organizations. More than 500 students obtained the master’s degree in economics. Approximately half continued to the PhD degree either at UWM or at other leading graduate programs. The Department has on-going exchange relationships with two German Universities, the University of Giessen and the University of Potsdam.
Fields of Study
The following fields are offered in the Economics program of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee:
Required
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Statistical methods (statistics and econometrics)
Specialized Areas of Concentration
- Development
- Econometrics
- Industrial Organization
- International Economics
- Labor Economics
- Monetary Theory and Policy
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Economic Theory: Microeconomics
- Economic Theory: Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Mathematical Economics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics View 681 other Masters in Economics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate major in economics and one semester of calculus. Alternatively, adequate preparation at the undergraduate level equivalent to two semesters of course work in intermediate economic theory, one semester of statistics, and one semester of calculus.
- Submission of scores on TOEFL and/or Graduate Record Examination General Test. Test of English as a Foreign Language exam required for applicants whose native language is not English.
- Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with applicant’s scholastic achievement and potential are recommended.
Tuition Fee
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International
25650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25650 USD per year during 18 months. -
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In-State
12219 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12219 USD per year during 18 months.
Living costs for Milwaukee
1066 - 1767 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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