Overview

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Economics at the University of Utah is oriented toward the preparation of professional economists who work in the public of private sector and also for students who may be considering further graduate work in economics or related fields. Students may choose the Master of Arts (MA) degree by satisfying an additional foreign language requirement that is coordinated through the Department of Languages and Literature in the College of Humanities.

The program is oriented toward a broad, general training in economics which includes theory and applied courses. Areas of specialization include public finance, natural resource and environmental economics, economic history, quantitative analysis in economics, industrial organization, monetary economics, international trade, development theory, poverty, feminist economics, labor economics and others.

Learning outcomes

To formulate researchable economics questions in an independent manner and to analyze information through the application of social science research methodologies.

To locate and evaluate in a critical manner relevant sources for a research project.

To conduct research and build skills in a field of specialization in economics.

To develop research projects and contribute to research activities of a team.

To disseminate results in a clear and coherent manner to other researchers, employers, coworkers, and to the general public.

To critically evaluate research reports or scholarly articles written by others.

To draw policy implications or to make informed decisions based on research findings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Keynes' Economics

History of Economic Doctrines

Marxian Economics

Public Policy Towards Labor

Discrimination in the Labor Markets

Feminist Economics

Poverty and Inequality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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150 _(verbal)

150 _{(quantitative)}

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.

Successful completion of Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (Econ 4010 or equivalent), Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (Econ 4020 or equivalent) and Principles of Econometrics (Econ 4650 or equivalent) with a B- or better.*

Three academic letters of reference.

Short statement of academic and personal goals (no more than two pages).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19708 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19708 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5600 USD / year

≈ 5600 USD / year

Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

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Delivered

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