MA Economics at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The MA in Economics at the Tippie College of Business is offered only to students working toward a PhD in economics. Learning outcomes cover reading and interpreting research in the specialization, conducting original research, teaching in the discipline and academic communication.

Faculty: Tippie College of Business | Department: Economics | Intake: Fall (deadline Jan. 15) | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

Graduate economics coursework in the department includes microeconomics I and II, macroeconomics I and II, and econometrics and statistics for economics.

Career pathways

Over 90% of graduates reported permanent employment, acceptance to graduate school, or not seeking employment within six months of graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Applicants must submit a completed Application for Graduate Admission, official transcripts from all institutions they have attended, and all official test scores to University of Iowa Admissions. The application deadline for admission and financial support is Jan. 15 for fall entry.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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