MS Economics at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The Department of Economics offers an intensive one-academic-year master's degree that builds applied skills in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, with specialization through electives. Students choose either a coursework option or a research (thesis) option.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Economics | Duration: One academic year (intensive); 48 credits coursework option or 51 credits thesis option | Intake: Fall only; application due May 1, 2027 for Fall 2027, rolling decisions after January 1 | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Core courses are the econometrics sequence (EC 523-525), advanced microeconomic theory, advanced macroeconomic theory and foundations of economic policy analysis. The coursework option adds six 500-level electives (48 credits total); the research option adds four electives, a research proposal and thesis (51 credits total).

Career pathways

Consulting, applied research and data science in private industry and government, and preparation for PhD study in economics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Economics (Master of Economics): undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (3.5 for any graduate-level work). Prerequisites: a two-term calculus sequence, a statistics course, intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, and introductory econometrics. Required: online graduate application, unofficial transcripts, two academic letters of recommendation. GRE scores are optional; the committee prefers the 70th percentile or above in quantitative and analytical sections. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 120, or a qualifying degree from the U.S., Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand or the UK. Application due May 1; fee $70 domestic, $90 international.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes (doctoral, master's, graduate certificate); paid online by Visa, Mastercard or Discover when applying. Graduate Microcredential application fee is $35. Applications are submitted through the graduate application portal.

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