Study MA in Applied Economics at Western Michigan University in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences
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MA in Applied Economics

USA

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What will I learn?

Earn your M.A. in Applied Economics in 16 months (3 semesters plus a summer course) OR work toward the degree at your own pace. All courses required for the program begin at 5:30 p.m. or later to accomodate work schedules. Western Michigan University's Master of Arts in Applied Economics provides students with a strong foundation in economic analysis combined with the ability to apply theory to contemporary problems. Graduates of the program are employed in industry, government and academia. Some students continue their training and pursue a Ph.D. in economics or a related field.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applications must satisfactorily complete:

A minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours in economics or in equivalents approved by the graduate advisor.
Intermediate level courses on microeconomics and macroeconomics. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted with conditions and be required to complete ECON 4030 (Intermediate Microeconomics) and ECON 4060 (Intermediate Macroeconomics) with a B or higher in each.
At least one course in calculus. Students who do not meet this requirement will be admitted with conditions and must complete MATH 1220 (Calculus I) with a C or higher.

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)

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