Language and International Trade [M.A.]
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
- Declare the language to be used for the language area requirement on the Application for Graduate Admission (e.g., Language and International Trade - French). Native speakers of a language may not elect that language without the permission of the language section concerned. (Students applying to the ESL section of the master of arts in language and international trade should be sure their completed applications reach the Office of Admissions five months before the first semester of their program.).
- Submit a statement of their reasons for pursuing this degree ( Instructions - Spanish [PDF] , Instructions - French [PDF] , Instructions - German [PDF] )
- Request a letter of recommendation from two former university professors.
- Meet the background requirements stated below:
- Foreign Language - Non-native speakers of French, German or Spanish must possess at least a minor in that language with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or the equivalent proficiency. Non-native speakers of English must possess a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a minimum score on the computerized versions. Students should see the EMU admissions website at www.emich.edu/admissions for required minimum scores.
- Economics - A two-course sequence in macroeconomic theory and policy. A two-course sequence in microeconomic theory and policy. (Students not meeting the above requirements may be granted conditional admission and be required to complete either ECON 201 and ECON 301 or ECON 501 and either ECON 202 and ECON 302 or ECON 502 . Students must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.0 [B] or better in deficiency courses.)
- Business - A course in the principles of accounting. A course in basic computers in business.
Note: Students not meeting the above degree requirements may be granted conditional admission and be required to complete either ACC 240 and ACC 241 , or ACC 501 , and MATH 118 plus COSC 101 or IS 215 , or IS 502 . Students must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better in deficiency courses.
Conditional Admission - Conditional admission may be granted to students who do not meet the above admission requirements. These students will be required to take deficiency courses to meet these requirements; this work will be done in addition to regular program requirements. Students must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better in deficiency courses.
Application
Your application will be submitted using GradCAS, a Centralized Application Service (CAS) hosted by Liaison. After reviewing the admission requirements, please review the application instructions and select the appropriate application.
- 2022-2023 Application
- 2023-2024 Application
Domestic Applicants Within the application, follow the instructions to submit an official transcript from all previously attended institutions.
International Applicants Before applying, applicants must review the international application/process deadlines at emich.edu/international as they may differ from general program requirements.
For additional information regarding the application process, please see Graduate Admissions or International Admissions .
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