Program Overview
The Economics at Portland State 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 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 576 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 368 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Portland, 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
- Research
- Thesis
- Cooperative Education/Internship
- Reading & Conference
- Practicum (By Arrangement with Instructor/Credit to be Arranged)
- Cultural Economics
- Women in the Economy
- Economic Seminar Series
- Economics of Sustainability: Theory and Practice
- Cost-benefit Analysis
- Resource & Environmental Economics
- Urban Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Advanced Natural Resource Economics
- Business Environmental Management Economics
- Public Spending and Debt Policy
- Taxation and Income Policies
- Public Utility Economics
- International Trade Theory and Policy
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).
- All applicants must hold a B.A. or B.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution (the
- degree may be in progress at the time of application
- A minimum 3.00 GPA in overall undergraduate coursework AND a minimum of a 3.00 GPA in economics coursework are required.
- GRE scores of 300
Applicants are required to have the following undergraduate courses:
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Statistics
- Econometrics
- Univariate and Multivariate Calculus
- Linear Algebra
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 576 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 368 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 576 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 368 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Portland State 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 Portland State University
Portland State University
Portland, United States
Portland State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-04-03
- Language English