Overview

Key Features

The MA in Economics from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) develops problem-solving skills using the foundations in economics and the most current advances in empirical research. The program promotes practice-based scholarship that embraces the scientific method to better understand decision-making at the individual and societal levels. You’ll analyze contemporary economics problems and human and market variability, collaborating with top scholars impacting the field today.

Our program prepares you to shape policy and advance individual and social well-being in a variety of public- and private-sector careers. Our alumni take different career paths. Some join PhD programs at other institutions, others become analysts, managers, directors, and CEOs at public institutions or private sector firms. One of our graduates served as US Secretary of the Treasury.

Program Highlights

Our Economics program is ranked 17th nationally by TFE Times.
You will find opportunities for practical application through internships and research projects.
Our graduates find employment at prominent private-sector firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government.
THE MA in Economics program is an ideal stepping stone towards studying for a PhD at CGU or another institution.
You can pursue an MA in Economics in conjunction with another degree program at CGU, such as a PhD in Psychology or Education. You earn a diploma for each degree and “double count” some units from one program to the other to decrease the total units required for graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Analytics & Visualization

International Finance & Economic Development

Applications of Behavioral Economics

Asian Economic Development

Economic Policy Evaluation

Behavioral & Empirical Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Application

$80 Application fee

Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)

Resume

English proficiency exam (international applicants only)

Copy of Passport

Affidavit of Financial Support

Financial Statement or Proof

Statement of purpose

Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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74520 USD / year

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74520 USD / year

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74520 USD / year

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Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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