Program Overview
The Economics at Hunter College 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 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
- Tuition: USD 24,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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 Theory
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Linear Econometric Analysis
- Non Linear Econometric Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the MA program in economics must provide their scores on either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). In addition to the other\xc2\xa0general requirements for graduate admission\xc2\xa0to Hunter, the following departmental requirements must be met: at least 18 credits of undergraduate courses in economics, at least 9 credits of undergraduate courses in mathematics, and two letters of recommendation from college teachers, including one from a member of an economics department. The credits in economics must include at least six in principles of economics, and at least three in each of the following courses: economic statistics, introductory econometrics, intermediate microeconomics, and intermediate macroeconomics. The credits in mathematics must include two semesters of calculus and one of matrix algebra. Intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, introductory econometrics, calculus I and II, and matrix algebra are prerequisites for required courses in the MA program.
Students who have not completed these courses at the time of admission will be required to complete the needed course(s) during their first semester at Hunter. (Completion of such courses cannot be counted towards the MA.)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hunter College 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 Hunter College
Hunter College
New York City, New York
Hunter College is a public university in New York City, United States. It is one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, and offers studies in more than one hundred...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English