Location
United States
Qualification
Master degree
Fees
USD24509
(2026)
Duration
2 Semester(s)
Next intake
14.09.2026
Entry Score
7
IELTSCourse info
The curriculum stresses mastery of core principles in economics, finance, econometric techniques, programming and statistical software packages (R, Stata, Python). Students improve data analysis skills using large-scale data sets. The curriculum satisfies requirements for a quantitative economics designation, and is eligible for the STEM OPT extension for international students.
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Duration: 2 Semester(s)
Fees: USD24509
| Intake | Location |
|---|---|
| Fall (September), 2026 | Santa Cruz |
Entry requirements for University of California - Santa Cruz
For admission to the M.S. program in applied economics and finance, students typically have a bachelor's degree in economics. If applicants have a degree in another discipline, with rare exceptions, applicants must have completed courses in intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, and economic statistics. Applicants must also have adequate preparation in mathematics, including at least two quarters of calculus.
English Language Testing
For those choosing to take the TOEFL, a minimum score on the paper-based TOEFL of 550, or 220 on the computer-based test, or 83 on the internet-based test is required for admission.
For those choosing to take the IELTS, a minimum overall score of 7 from the IELTS test is required for admission.
Application Deadline
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Further information
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of California - Santa Cruz. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
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