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Master of Arts in Economics (STEM) University of Colorado Denver University of Colorado Denver, USA

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USD 19878

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The MA program in economics is designed to train students in the quantitative and applied economic skills that will best enhance their future employment opportunities in the private and public sectors, or their pursuit of PhD studies in economics or related fields.

  • All our econ programs are classified as STEM fields.
  • The M.A. Economics program can be completed in a few as three semesters.
  • We have many working students in our M.A. program.  All of our M.A. courses are offered at 5:00pm or later on either Mon/Wed or on Tues/Thurs.
  • The M.A. in Economics program is an in-person program.  Students cannot complete the degree remotely.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the MA degree in economics, students will be able to:

  • Use and develop theoretical economic models to analyze various economic issues, to communicate results, and to make policy recommendations.
  • Understand the challenges in identifying causal relationships using data analysis.
  • Use and develop statistical and econometric models, based on economic theory, to analyze various economic issues and make policy recommendations.
  • Communicate, in written form and verbally, theoretical and econometric findings to an audience of economics professionals and to a general audience.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 105 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19878

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 75 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    22000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    International Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Colorado Denver offers a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students. We are committed to supporting your long-term academic and personal success at CU Denver, including your financial well-being.

    International Admissions offers automatic merit-based scholarships and additional funding through donor awards and need-based grants. Additionally, students can apply for program-specific and external scholarships. Scholarships can be combined with employment opportunities and other financial resources to contribute to your cost of attendance.

    Scholarship Application Requirement Award Amount or Range Criteria
    Automatic Merit Scholarship No $5,000 - 10,000
    per academic year
    GPA
    Additional Merit Scholarship Yes Up to $8,000
    per academic year
    GPA and scholarship application
    ESL Academy Graduate Scholarship No $1,000 - $5,000
    per academic year
    Completion of 1 to 5 levels of the ESL Academy before Admission
    Program-Specific Scholarships Yes $500 - $2,500 Varies
    External Scholarships Yes Varies Varies

     

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