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MA Economic Development at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

Master's in economic development (GPED) established in fall 1956, with cohorts of 25-30 students and hands-on international field experience. Students can take courses from across Vanderbilt and attend the GPED Forum.

Faculty: Graduate School (College of Arts and Science)  |  Department: Economics (GPED)  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

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Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in any subject with minimum GPA 3.0 (B) or equivalent; three-year bachelor's degrees accepted from international applicants. Basic micro- and macroeconomics, statistics and two semesters of calculus including one of multivariate calculus. GRE optional but required for financial assistance consideration. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 88 or IELTS 7.0 (waived with a degree from an English-speaking institution). Three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a one-page statement of purpose. No application fee. Deadline February 15 for fall.

Graduate School programmes mainly start in fall; entry terms and deadlines vary by programme and are set by each programme.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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