Program Overview
The Agricultural and Applied Economics at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Agricultural and Applied Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Urbana, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agricultural and Applied Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Economic Theory
- Special Topics (Microeconomics)
- Microeconomics
- Thesis Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Graduate College requirements apply, including a 3.0 (A = 4.0) GPA for the last two years of undergraduate coursework and any graduate work completed. International applicants whose native language is not English must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) score of at least 88 (230 computer-based and 570 paper-based) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic examination overall score of at least 6.5 with a minimum sub-section score of 6 in each of the four modules (speaking, listening, writing, and reading). Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores are required for candidates seeking financial aid and are requested for all applicants
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Illinois, US
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months