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Tuition USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Carbondale, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics at Southern Illinois University 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 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Carbondale, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Mathematical Economics
  2. Applied Econometrics
  3. Microeconomic Theory
  4. Macroeconomic Theory

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.7
Recommended score: 2.7

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 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).

  • One complete set of official transcripts from every college or university you have attended (also diplomas for international applicants).
  • A brief biographical sketch indicating your educational goals and professional interests.
  • Three letters of reference from three persons able to evaluate your prospects as a graduate student.
  • Graduate Record Examination scores.

      English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

      Tuition & Financial Information

      Tuition Fee

      USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

      Tuition fees: USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

      IELTS requirement: 6

      Financial Aid & Scholarships

      Contact Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University

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      Southern Illinois University

      Carbondale, United States

      Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois.

      University Profile
      • Language English
      • Duration 12 months