MS Economics at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The M.S. in Economics builds technical, analytical and quantitative skills with a foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. It is classified as a STEM degree (CIP 45.0603), allowing eligible international students up to 36 months of F-1 OPT.

Faculty: College of Business | Department: Economics | Intake: Fall (April 15) and spring (October 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Accelerated B.A./M.S. and B.S./M.S. routes let UNR undergraduates take up to 12 graduate credits toward both degrees and finish the remaining 18 credits in two semesters.

Career pathways

Forecasting, market analysis, policy analysis, advisory roles, and further Ph.D. study in economics or finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree; minimum GPA 3.0; intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics and one semester of calculus. Application: Graduate School application, transcripts, statement of purpose, at least two letters of recommendation; international applicants add Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson or Cambridge scores if educated in a non-English-speaking country. Up to 12 graduate transfer credits allowed.

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 entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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