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Bachelor of Arts in Economics Governors State University Governors State University, USA

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USD 19680

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 25 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

At Governors State University, we make it a priority to focus on preparing our students for real-world success. We provide an experience with access to high-quality opportunities unlike any other in higher education. The skills and knowledge it takes to compete in the professional world are taught in-depth, and our students learn how to excel with the confidence it takes to succeed in their prospective industries. With an Economics degree from Governors State University, students are prepared to focus on the whole economy, individual businesses, and individual people.
What Is Economics
Before you can make the decision to get a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, you need to understand what it entails. Economics takes into consideration how individuals and businesses conduct production, distribution, and consumption with the resources they have. It especially focuses on efficiency, using economic and statistical models to analyze different social phenomena.. There are three major sub-fields within Economics  you could study:

  •  International Economics – The study of International Economics explores different countries around the world, including developed and developing economies.
  •  Macroeconomics – The study of Macroeconomics examines  the performance of any economy at the national level.
  •  Microeconomics – The study of Microeconomics considers individual producers and consumers and their decision-making processes. .

Why Study Economics
Private, public, and government sectors all use the skills and knowledge of economists to help forecast economic risk and opportunity. Governors State’s Bachelor of Arts in Economics will prepare you to aid in the health and stability of a variety of organizations. With foundational skills in economics, you will also be prepared to go on to study at the graduate level, in either economics or related fields, such as law, public administration, and business. 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    47 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    19680

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    13000 Per year

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