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Applicants for the M.S. in Economics program should have completed a bachelor’s program at an approved institution or should be in a bachelor’s degree program at Rensselaer. Preparation prior to entering the M.S. program should include basic undergraduate courses in economics and mathematics, including calculus. Some background in statistics is strongly recommended. In the program, candidates must complete 30 credit hours of work selected in consultation with the program adviser, with a thesis option, and pass a comprehensive oral examination. There is no foreign language requirement. Before applying, prospective applicants should check the current status of admissions to the M.S. program, on the master’s program page of the Department of Economics Web site.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Study Level
Masters
Applicants for the M.S. in Economics program should have completed a bachelor’s program at an approved institution or should be in a bachelor’s degree program at Rensselaer. Preparation prior to entering the M.S. program should include basic undergraduate courses in economics and mathematics, including calculus. Some background in statistics is strongly recommended. In the program, candidates must complete 30 credit hours of work selected in consultation with the program adviser, with a thesis option, and pass a comprehensive oral examination. There is no foreign language requirement. Before applying, prospective applicants should check the current status of admissions to the M.S. program, on the master’s program page of the Department of Economics Web site.
Admission Requirements
7+
Applicants must have a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or the U.S. equivalent. Other Language Requirements: A minimum TOEFL score of 230 CBT/570 PBT, PTE 60 is required for admission consideration for graduate study at Rensselaer.
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