Accelerated Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance

“In just one additional year of study, students earn our highly ranked MA degree which prepares them to secure diverse roles in economics, business and finance across the globe.The Accelerated MA Program allows undergraduate students studying economics or business, and earning a degree from a U.S. institution, to earn a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA) degree in just one additional year after completing their BA or BS. Full-time students can begin in spring, summer or fall. Students may also pursue the Accelerated MA program on a part-time basis. Applicants are not required to have work experience.The curriculum combines graduate business coursework and practical learning in both international economics and finance. This provides students with expanded knowledge across both subjects.

Transcripts Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. or accredited international institution. Three-year degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree will be considered for admission. Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required. Degree audits will not be accepted in lieu of unofficial transcripts. Transcripts must be provided in English. If you have graduated from a program, and your transcript does not verify your graduation, please submit a copy of your degree certificate with your unofficial transcript(s). Official transcripts are required from each institution only if you accept an offer of admission. Prerequisites The following prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the Accelerated MA program. Students must earn a minimum grade of “B” to meet the requirement, or have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the area through completion of related courses. These courses must be taken at an accredited 3- or 4-year, not-for-profit college or university. Each course must be at least at least 3 credits or the equivalent of a full-semester course. Courses to satisfy prerequisites may alternately be taken online and students must be able to provide the verified grade in the course. Courses taken at other educational institutions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Statistics An introductory course in Statistics such as Statistics or Quantitative Methods Two of the following: Principles of Economics Macroeconomics Microeconomics Required Coursework Additionally, students must complete a minimum of 16 credits of upper-level economics or business courses, with a minimum grade of "B-" in each course, prior to beginning the Accelerated MA program. Written- One written essay is required as part of the online application. Résumé and Experience A current résumé detailing educational and employment history is required. The Accelerated MA program does not require work experience. We also require a detailed employment history as part of the online application. Candidates should include internships in the employment history section of the online application. Successful applicants typically have a TOEFL iBT score of at least 100, a TOEFL ITP score of at least 627, IELTS score of at least 7.0, Duolingo English Test score of at least 120 or PTE Academic score of at least 68.