The Department of Economics
Master of Arts in Economics The Department of Economics offers a rigorous program leading to a M.A. degree. The curricula provide students with a balance between a core of microeconomic, macroeconomic, and econometric theory and a wide variety of applied courses. The program is designed to prepare individuals for professional careers involving the application of economic analysis in both the public and private sectors. Some of our graduates go on to top doctoral programs including University of Michigan, Ohio State University, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Wisconsin. Others obtain careers in a wide variety of areas including business, law, journalism, labor, government, health care, transportation, natural resource administration, banking and finance. The Department awards approximately 12 graduate assistantships to qualified students for two years conditional on satisfactory progress and availability of funding. Graduate assistantships provide a stipend of at least $7500 per academic year plus tuition and some fees. The department also awards a limited number of tuition waiver scholarships. For more information the degree requirements: Course Requirements for the Master's Degree
Admission and Graduate Assistantships Requirements: For domestic applicants:
- A minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA (with at least 3.0 in economics and mathematics courses) from an accredited university or college.
- Official transcripts and undergraduate degree certificates must be submitted.
- Application for the Graduate School.
- Application for Teaching Assistantships
- A non-refundable application fee.
- A minimum of two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors or researchers who are qualified to comment on the applicant's academic strengths and weaknesses.
Please send application materials to The Graduate School, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-2101, Telephone: 330.972.7663, E-Mail: gradschool@uakron.edu. The deadline for the receipt of graduate applications is February 15. Notification of admissions and assistantships awards are sent around March 15 For international applicants:
Please send application materials to International Admissions, The University of Akron, OH 44325-3101 USA, Telephone: 330. 972-6349, Fax: 330.972.8604, E-Mail: international@uakron.edu. The deadline for the receipt of graduate applications is February 15. Notification of admissions and assistantships awards are sent around March 15. For more information, please refer to Admissions Procedures for International students or contact Dr. Ghosh, Director of Graduate Studies.
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