Program Overview
The Applied Economics at Western Michigan University is a MA programme in Business & Management, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Michigan City, 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
- Mathematics for Economists
- Advanced Price Theory
- Uncertainty and Information
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Economic Statistics
- National Income Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of twelve undergraduate hours in economics or in equivalents approved by the graduate advisor.
- Satisfactory completion of intermediate level courses in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. Students not meeting this requirement will be admitted with reservations and will be required to complete satisfactorily ECON 4030 and 4060.
- Satisfactory completion of at least one course in calculus.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Western Michigan University 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 Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, United States
public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
University Profile- Language English
