Program Overview
The Economics at San Diego State University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, 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
- Econometric Theory and Application
- Econometrics Laboratory I
- Topics in Applied Microeconomics
- Topics in Econometrics
- Econometrics Laboratory II
- Seminar in Applied Economic Research
- Graduate Internship in Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Complete the University Online Application via CSU Mentor \xc2\x96 Must be completed by March 1.
All applicants must fill out the application on CSU Mentor and pay the required fee.
A SDSU RED ID Number will then be assigned which allows tracking of application status online.
Send official test scores and transcripts to Graduate Admissions \xc2\x96 Must be received by April 1.
GRE (and if applicable, TOEFL) test scores must be sent directly from ETS. (Institution Code: 4682)
Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Send to: Enrollment Services
Graduate Admissions Document Processing Unit
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-7416
Complete the Program Online Application via Decision Desk\xc2\x96 Must be completed by March 1.*
The program application requires the following items:
A personal statement of no more than 750 words that describes why you wish to pursue a Masters of Arts in Economics at San Diego State University.
Two letters of recommendation \xc2\x96 Applicant must provide names and email addresses for recommenders. Recommenders will be invited to complete the recommendation electronically.
* The deadline is March 1st for the online CSU Mentor and Program applications. However, scholarships and RA positions are allocated early so get your application in as soon as possible. Please note that the CSUMentor application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the CSUMentor application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline. Your application will not be processed until all the required information listed above is received.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Diego 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 San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego, United States
San Diego 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 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months