Program Overview
The Economics - Public Policy at California State University Los Angeles 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 - Public Policy 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
- Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics - Public Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar: Health Economics\xa0(3)
- Seminar: Public Sector Economics (3)
- Market Structure and Strategic Firm Behavior\xa0(3)
- Economics of the Public Sector\xa0(3)
- Environmental Economics\xa0(3)
- Urban and Regional Economics\xa0(3)
- Economics of Health Care\xa0(3)
- Seminar: Urban and Environmental Economics\xa0(3)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to University requirements for conditional admission to graduate study, applicants should have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (A=4.00) in the last sixty semester units. Applicants with a GPA just under 2.75 may be considered for admission at the discretion of the department.
For admission to classified graduate standing in Economics, applicants must meet the above admission requirements plus the following prerequisites: equivalent of the baccalaureate in Economics at Cal State L. A. or completion with a B (3.0) average of a set of prerequisite courses selected by a department advisor, and filing of a program, including electives, with the College of Business and Economics Advisement Center.
If qualifying courses are required, they must be designated in advance. They may include upper division and prerequisite courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months