BS Managerial Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

Managerial Economics applies microeconomic theory and data analysis to business decision making. Students develop expertise in accounting, finance, business strategies and market demand analysis, and work in industrial organization, public policy, experimental and behavioral economics. It is a STEM-designated degree for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Department: Department of Resource Economics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Microeconomic models and case studies, accounting, finance, business strategy, market demand analysis, industrial organization, public policy, and experimental and behavioral economics.

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Entry requirements

University-wide first-year (undergraduate) admission at UMass Amherst: Common Application including the UMass questions, official high school transcript (grades 9-11), official transcripts for any college coursework, one letter of recommendation, and a $90 application fee. SAT/ACT scores are optional. High school units: English 4; Mathematics 4 (Algebra II minimum, including math in senior year); Natural Science 3 (with labs); Social Science 2 (including one US history course); Foreign Language 2 of the same language; Electives 2. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency.

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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.

First-year applicants: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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