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Master of Arts [M.A] [Economics] From University at Albany

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Economics)

STEM Course

1 year

full time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Economics,

Economics

Ranked #501 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

₹24.3 L/Yr

$28,312 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2425206 (USD 28312)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
On-Campus Housing	₹794925 (USD 9280)
Meal Plan	₹467704 (USD 5460)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2022	₹2371154 (USD 27681)
2021	₹2339032 (USD 27306)

The MA in Economics from the University at Albany will empower students to excel as modern economists and also enhance their understanding in economics analysis while honing in on a concentration like finance, economic forecasting, international economics and more.
This 30-credit program can be completed in as little as one full year or three semesters of full-time study.
Students will develop in-depth competency in the core areas of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and applied econometrics.
This program also develops additional competency through elective coursework in one field of specialization (popular concentration fields include forecasting, finance, international economics, health economics, and public economics).
Students will be able to communicate economic reasoning, econometric methods, and evidence in a professional setting and will be prepare to pursue a doctorate in economics (for those students using the MA program as a stepping stone to Ph.D. study).

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must successfully complete 75% of the total credits. Students have four semesters to achieve the 75% standard.
Students must achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are not required.

Indian Students Eligibility:

Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are not required.

Required Document List

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Transcripts from all schools attended
One letter of recommendation
Statement of goals

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.

A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
Application fee payment Receipt
Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.

Career and Placement after Course

Graduates will have careers as:

Actuary
Financial Analyst
Market Research Analyst

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