Program Overview
The Economics at University of Kansas 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Lawrence, 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
- Introductory Economics
- Introductory Economics, Honors
- The Economics of Globalization
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics, Honors
- Principles of Macroeconomics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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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).
Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA)
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\xc2\xb7\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0A student who does not meet these GPA criteria may be admitted on a probationary status and will be advised to take specific courses during their first semester of enrollment.
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English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kansas 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 University of Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence, United States
University of Kansas is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 30