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Economics

Mississippi State University
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Tuition USD 6,560 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Starkville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics at Mississippi 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 6,560 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Starkville, 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. Econometrics I
  2. Microeconomics I
  3. Macroeconomics I
  4. Thesis Research/ Thesis in Economics
  5. U.S. Economic History
  6. Personnel Economics
  7. Labor Law and Employment Policy
  8. International Economic Development
  9. International Economics
  10. Public Finance
  11. State and Local Finance
  12. Economics of Education
  13. History of Economic Thought

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:
  • An applicant must meet all University graduate admission requirements and achieve acceptable scores on each major section of the GRE (verbal, quantitative, and analytical). For full admission to the program, the student must have previously completed intermediate microeconomics and intermediate macroeconomics or otherwise demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic economic theory and an ability to perform graduate-level work in economics. Students from all undergraduate majors are invited to apply; however, it is highly desirable for prospective students to have completed additional economics, statistics, and mathematics courses before enrolling in the M.A. program.
  • Social Security Number Disclosure*:
In the admissions process, the Social Security number is used to match test scores and transcripts and not as a permanent student identifier. A permanent, unique MSU ID number will be issued. MSU will not disclose the Social Security number of an applicant to anyone outside the Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning system except as allowed by law, with permission from the individual, or as approved by MSU legal counsel.
  • Letter of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required to process your application and must be submitted electronically. As part of the on line application, names and email addresses of each person who will supply a recommendation need to be provided. Once you submit your application, an email will automatically be sent to each person identified as a reference and a URL link will be provided to submit the letter. You will receive confirmation that the link has been sent to your references. For each letter of recommendation submitted, you will receive an email confirming this action.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 6,560 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 6,560 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Mississippi 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 Mississippi State University

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Mississippi State University

Starkville, United States

public university near Starkville, Mississippi, United States

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline May, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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