Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

The focus of the Economics program of The University of Texas at San Antonio is on application and practice of economic theory. The program is designed to serve the need for a terminal graduate degree for professional economists and also to lay the groundwork for students who wish to pursue the PhD degree.

There are three degree concentrations: general economics, financial economics and business data analysis and forecasting to choose from. The concentration of general economics is designed to prepare students for further graduate studies in economics, while the concentrations of financial economics and business data analysis and forecasting are designed to prepare students for professional careers in private industry.

No thesis is required for the degree. Only students in the concentration of general economics may choose a thesis option and this option requires previous outstanding research and coursework. The program and admissions are supervised by the Economics Graduate Program Committee, which includes the Economics Graduate Director. General requirements for completion of the program consist of required courses, electives and a comprehensive examination.

Why pursue an M.A. in Economics at UTSA?

High Value of an Economics Degree:

Job candidates with a master’s degree in economics earned an average annual wage of $91,860 in 2012. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Economics is ranked the 10th best master’s degree for jobs. (Source: Forbes)

Career Options Available

The program is helpful to those who seek careers in the public sector such as local, state, and federal economic and financial agencies as well as those who seek opportunities in the private sector such as investment, banking, insurance, business management, forecasting and marketing firms, manufacturing and engineering, energy, retailing and trade companies. The program is also helpful to those who aspire to pursue further studies such as a Ph.D. in Economics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomic Theory

Macroeconomic Issues

Econometrics and Business Forecasting

Mathematical Economics

Applied Econometrics

International Trade and Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree in economics or related field

Applicants are expected to meet the foundation requirements which represent three bodies of knowledge that need to be acquired prior to entering the program. The three foundation areas are economic theory, mathematics and statistics. Students who are admitted to the program but do not meet the foundation requirements are required to make up the foundation requirements prior to or during the first year of the program

A completed a Graduate School application

Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America

Letters of reference are required

A statement of purpose is required

GMAT or General GRE, not older than five years

English language proficiency test scores

Tuition Fees

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28134 USD / year

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28134 USD / year

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9906 USD / year

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Career Options Available

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