MA Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A STEM-designated MA awarded along the way toward the PhD; the graduate programme is primarily designed for doctoral candidates. Students take core courses in macro- and microeconomics, political economy, economic history, econometrics and mathematical methods, with electives such as game theory, international finance and labor economics.

Faculty: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Department: Economics | Intake: Fall only; deadline January 10 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Core courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, political economy, economic history, econometrics and mathematical methods, plus electives; a thesis is optional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Economics graduate programme (PhD entry; applicants wanting both a master's and PhD apply directly to the PhD): entering students must have completed intermediate microeconomic theory, intermediate macroeconomic theory, linear algebra, statistics or econometrics, and one year of calculus. Application: two reference letters, transcripts, GRE General Test (required; no minimum, quantitative score of entering students usually 151 or above), resume or CV, personal statement and short essay. English proficiency for non-native speakers: department expects TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7, Duolingo 130 or PTE Academic 68. Deadline January 10, 2027 for fall 2027.

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.

Intake: Fall only; deadline January 10

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