Department of Economics, University of Akron 

Graduate Program

The Department of Economics offers a rigorous program leading to 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 Pittsburg, 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 approximiately 12 graduate assistantships to qualified students for two years conditional on statisfactory 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. 

Admission and Teaching 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 US$50 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.

For international applicants: 

  • In addition to the requirements mentioned above, international applicants need to submit official GRE scores and a minimum TOEFL score of 550. The original official transcripts must be accompanied by exact certified English translations.
  • Declaration of financial support if NOT applying for graduate assistantships. 

Please send application materials to Ms. Jeanette Quinn, Department of Economics, University of Akron, 235 Olin Hall, Akron, OH 44325. 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 Graduate program manual (Admssion, Assistantship and Degree Requirements) or write to Dr. Garofalo, Director of Graduate Studies. 

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