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Bachelor of Applied Economics at University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

United States of America, West Hattiesburg

Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 25,782 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 21, 2026

Applied Economics

Study Applied Economics at University of Southern Mississippi, a Bachelor degree offered on the Hattiesburg campus in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2026.

About Applied Economics

Applied Economics

Economics: An Analytical Science

An economics degree from USM will teach you analytical skills that are highly sought after by companies from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. The economics program trains students to think critically by applying analytical models to a variety of human phenomena, and economic and policy issues. USM Economics students gain valuable experience through research opportunities and internships where they use statistical analysis to study these issues and develop policy-relevant solutions.

Through a mix of theory, topics, and methods classes, Economics students learn to:

develop a critical lens for creating solutions to complex decision-making problems
write cogently about social, political, and economic issues applying this lens
apply statistical methods to behavioral, financial, and social data
develop policy solutions to complex problems
research trends, analyze patterns, and develop predictions for changes in the financial, corporate and governmental sectors

Disciplines

School of Social Science and Global Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Strong Freshman applicants will present a 2.5 minimum GPA in core academic subjects. It is understood that most foreign education systems do not follow the same core curriculum as taught in U.S. high schools. Therefore, each applicant will be evaluated on criteria particular to the educational system of the country in which they completed their studies. However, it is expected that a college preparatory curriculum include courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Science.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Fee Information

Application Fee 45

How to Apply

USM Application or Common Application
$45 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

Applied Economics

University of Southern Mississippi

United States of America, West Hattiesburg