Master of Arts in Economics
at American University, Washington D.C.

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Master of Arts in Economics
at
AU
Overview

AU`s College of Arts & Sciences offers Master of Arts in Economics Degree program. The 18 months course of Master of Arts in Economics is offered by the AU. To pursue Degree Master of Arts in Economics fees for international students is USD 27960.0. The AU Master of Arts in Economics requirement for international students are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹24.22 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Private
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

Master of Arts in Economics
at
AU
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 24,21,895

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 1,69,082
Transportation	INR 1,21,268
Books and Supplies	INR 95,282
Total approximate fees	INR 3,85,632

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 86.62 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 10ᵗʰ January 2025

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Master of Arts in Economics
at
AU
Entry Requirements

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All applications require transcripts from degree-seeking college institutions. A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) earned at an accredited college or university is required. in general, a B average in undergraduate or previous graduate coursework is required

A student whose undergraduate background does not meet the standards for admission may be considered for admission after completing 12 credit hours of approved graduate coursework in nondegree status with a grade point average of at least 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale). ECON-600 Microeconomics, ECON-601 Macroeconomics, and ECON-605 Introduction to Mathematical Economics must be taken within these 12 credit hours

Prior to enrollment in the program, applicants must have completed the following: MATH-221 Calculus I; STAT-202 Basic Statistics or STAT-203 Basic Statistics with Calculus; and ECON-603 Introduction to Economic Theory or ECON-300 Intermediate Microeconomics and ECON-301 Intermediate Macroeconomics
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PTE

Marks - 68/90
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Marks - 7/9
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Submission of GRE scores is optional as of November 2018 Prerequisites may be waived for qualified persons with comparable prior education or experience

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Master of Arts in Economics
at
AU
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

A successful statement will illustrate a candidate's goals, highlight their research interests, and explain how their experience is relevant to the academic research conducted by faculty in their program of interest. Please try to limit your statement of purpose to 500-1,000 words (250-500 for certificate applications)

LOR

2 Letters of Recommendation
Recommenders will evaluate a candidate based on academic performance, motivation for a program of study, intellectual capacity and/or research, and writing ability

The resume should list a candidate's relevant work experience, internships, research, awards, and/or publications, as well as educational history
A curriculum vitae (CV) is also accepted

Step two

Additional documents required

All applications require transcripts from degree-seeking college institutions. A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) earned at an accredited college or university is required
International transcripts will need to be evaluated and show the equivalency of the US 4-year degree. Please include a WES evaluation with the transcript
English language proficiency score evidence
GRE scores(optional)

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.american.edu/cas/admissions/apply.cfm

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 55 = INR 4.76 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card

University allows students to pay the tuition fee in fall and spring terms in the different enrollment period
The plan splits Fall or Spring semester balance into convenient monthly payments, with no interest charged

Master of Arts in Economics
at
AU
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#91	National University US News & World Report, 2025
#601	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#711	World University QS, 2025

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Master of Arts in Economics
at
AU
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes, Students engage in internships to get a head start on their careers and gain practical, hands-on experience

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Master of Arts in Economics
at
AU
Highlights

Understanding markets, monetary forces, human behavior, and organizational behavior is vital to governments, businesses, and organizations. To prepare students for a career that fits their interests, the university offers five distinct tracks: applied economics, development economics, gender analysis in economics, financial economic policy, and applied economics(online only)
The MA in Economics is a 30-credit program designed to ensure that the graduates make an impact by developing their ability to use economic theory to explain outcomes and make informed predictions; analyze data to rigorously answer questions, such as how specific policies will affect markets; and convey economic concepts and findings to a wide audience. A 15-credit hour core provides a solid foundation in economic theory and econometrics to students in all tracks
The five distinct tracks allow students to tailor their remaining coursework to their specific goals