MA Economics at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

MA Economics is offered at the University of Missouri through Economics in the College of Arts and Science.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Department: Economics | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

To fulfill requirements for the MA degree, a candidate must complete a 30-hour approved program of study. 1 ECONOM 9451 may be substituted for ECONOM 8451 , ECONOM 9453 may be substituted for ECONOM 8453 , ECONOM 9472 may be substituted for ECONOM 8473 , and enrollment in 9000-level courses may require consent of the department and/or the instructor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the MA in the Economics program and the minimum requirements of the Graduate School . Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program’s graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility and application process. Before official admissions to the University of Missouri, your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you’ve applied. To be uploaded to the MU Online Graduate Application for Admission: Your transcript from every college or university you have attended Two letters of recommendation (not required for the online program)

USD 17,034 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (30 credit hours at $567.80 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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