Program Overview
The Applied Economics at University of Houston is a MA 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 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 1,278 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Houston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Econometrics
- Economic Forecasting
- Energy Economics
- Health Economics
- Quantitative Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Awarded a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
- Maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in the most recent 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work attempted and have
- completed the following pre-requisite courses (or equivalents):
- Intermediate Microeconomics (UH ECON 3332)
- Intermediate Macroeconomics (UH ECON 3334)
- Introduction to Econometrics (a regression analysis course) (UH ECON 3370, formerly ECON 4365)
- Calculus I or Calculus for Business and Social Science (UH MATH 1431 or 1314)
- Taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a preferred total score of 300 (Verbal & Quantitative combined)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,278 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,278 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Houston 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 Houston
University of Houston
Houston, United States
University of Houston is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 12