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MS Policy Economics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Programme overview

The Policy Economics Master of Science (MSPE) program is a one- to two-year graduate degree designed to provide students with a strong foundation in economic theory and statistical methods. The curriculum emphasizes rigorous training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, enabling students to analyze and interpret complex economic relationships and policy questions.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed include ECON 500 Microeconomics; ECON 501 Macroeconomics; ECON 502 Economic Statistics; ECON 503 Econometrics.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 35,936 a year (2026-27). Illinois resident rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insurance, housing and other expenses as the source states them separa Source

International applicants: USD 35,936 a year (2026-27). International rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insurance, housing and other expenses as the source states them separately Source

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