Program Overview
The Financial Economics at Youngstown 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 Financial 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 17,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,510 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Youngstown, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial 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
- Quantitative Methods for Economics
- Microeconomic Theory
- The Economics of Financial Markets and Institutions
- Econometrics
- Finance for Decision Making
- Corporate Financial Management
- Securities Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\'s degree from a college or university certified by a regional accrediting agency (e.g., North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Cumulative grade-point average in undergraduate work of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (some programs require higher GPAs).
- Satisfactory preparation for the graduate program in which the student wishes to enroll as specified by the department of the major.
- A test of written/spoken English, which the University reserves the right to request, of any entering graduate student whose primary language is not English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,510 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 17,510 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,510 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Youngstown 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 Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, United States
Youngstown State University (often abbreviated YSU) is a public research university located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1908, it has grown from a small YMCA‑affiliated school...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months