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Pre-Doctorate Economics Track

University of California Irvine (UCI)
Information last verified July 2026
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Tuition USD 35,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Pre-Master
Delivery On-campus
Location Irvine, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Pre-Doctorate Economics Track at University of California Irvine (UCI) is a Pre-Master programme in Business & Management, 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 Pre-Doctorate Economics Track 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: USD 35,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Pre-Doctorate Economics Track 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. AACC
  2. 10-Week Intensive ESL
  3. GRE PreparationÂ
  4. Math/Statisics “Campâ€Ã‚
  5. Econ Ph.D. courses
  6. Econ Ph.D. courses
  7. Advisor’s Course
  8. Econ Ph.D. coursesÂ
  9. Graduate Preparation Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Full-Time Study Requirements

A full-time course of study in IGSPP, in compliance with both UC and U.S. immigration requirements, is defined as:

  • Minimum of 18 hours of ESL courses or 12 units of IGSPP and Ph.D./graduate-level courses per quarter
  • No more than 4 units or one course per quarter may be taken in an online format.
For more information, please visit programme website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 35,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 35,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of California Irvine (UCI) 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 California Irvine (UCI)

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University of California Irvine (UCI)

Irvine, United States

The University of California, Irvine is a public land-grant research university in Irvine, California, United States. One of the ten campuses of the University of California system, UCI offers 87...

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  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
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