Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Department of Economics
www.kent.edu/business/economics

About This Program

Our Master of Arts in Economics program is designed to equip you with advanced economic knowledge and skills needed to thrive in various careers. With experienced faculty, research opportunities, and industry connections, you'll receive a top-notch education that prepares you for a successful career in economics. Read more...

Contact Information

• Dandan Liu | crawfordgrad@kent.edu |
  330-672-1095

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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

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For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Undergraduate students who are applying to the combined bachelor's/master's program with the M.A.E. degree must have earned a minimum 60 credit hours (junior standing) and have a minimum 3.000 overall GPA. The required two recommendation letters are waived.

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Funding deadline: February 15
    Applications must be submitted by these deadlines to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
  • Application deadline: February 15 (international student) and June 1 (domestic student)
    Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Spring Semester
  • Funding deadline: October 15
    Applications must be submitted by these deadlines to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
  • Application deadline: October 15 (international student) and November 15 (domestic student)
    Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Students entering the program will be expected to have completed undergraduate courses in intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, differential calculus and statistics. Any deficiencies must be made up before the start of the program. These background courses do not count toward the 30 credit hours required for the M.A.E. degree.
• Students may also select, with departmental approval, a limited number of courses outside the Department of Economics.

• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Understand and apply fundamental economic concepts.
2. Formulate and test hypotheses.
3. Access and use appropriate information.
4. Demonstrate analytic and quantitative skills.

Full Description

The Master of Arts in Economics degree prepares graduates for a career as an analyst in government or the private sector, as well as for doctoral study.

The program emphasizes the development of strong analytical and quantitative skills. Students gain solid training in the application of economic theory and statistical methods. Additionally, the curriculum supports those interested in careers in financial services — including commercial and investment banking, insurance, real estate and financial advising — by offering relevant coursework and practical tools aligned with industry needs.