There are two M.S. in Economics Named Option degrees. The M.S. Named Option in Graduate Foundations is a terminal master's degree that students apply to directly. See information about the Graduate Foundations program here. The other M.S. Named Option Economics degree is part of the Ph.D. program and does not admit students directly.
Economics MS at University of Wisconsin Madison
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Economics MS at University of Wisconsin Madison
University of Wisconsin Madison offers the Master of Economics MS as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Madison , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for economics ms and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 7, 2027.
About Economics MS
- Demonstrates understanding of core economic principles and theories in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
- Uses econometric methods to communicate empirical questions in writing.
- Conducts empirical research following ethical principles of the discipline for using sources.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Economics MS at University of Wisconsin Madison
Entry Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution’s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 93
English Program Requirements
Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically via ETS. IELTS scores can be submitted electronically or by paper. Our office address is: UW-Madison Graduate School, Office of Admissions, 232 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.
Applicants are exempt if:
Tuition and Fee Information for Economics MS at University of Wisconsin Madison
Application Fee 60
Economics MS at University of Wisconsin Madison
University of Wisconsin Madison
United States of America, Madison