Program Overview
The Economics at Western Kentucky 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 10,353 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 10,353 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Bowling Green, 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
- Issues in Capital Market Economics
- Seminar in Economics
- Public Finance
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Economics of Poverty and Discrimination
- American Industry
- Economics of Healthcare
- Introduction to Mathematical Economics
- Regression and Econometric Analysis
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 2.7 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).
- File application with WKU Graduate School with accompanying $60 fee
- Submit three (3) letters of recommendation to WKU Graduate School. The letters can be sent by e-mail or regular mail directly to the Graduate School
- Submit official copy of undergraduate degree transcript to WKU Graduate School
- Have official GRE score (within last 5 years) submitted to WKU Graduate School
- Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale)
- Have a minimum GRE-Quantitative score of 147
- For applicants from non-English speaking countries, evidence of ability to communicate in English (a minimum of 213 on the computerized TOEFL, a minimum of 79 on the internet TOEFL, successful completion of ELS Level 112)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,353 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 10,353 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,353 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 10,353 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Western Kentucky 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 Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, United States
Western Kentucky 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 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-15
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 30