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MA In Applied Economics

Bryan School of Business & Economics | Programs | Master’s Programs | MA in Applied Economics | Admissions

Non economics majors are welcome to apply. Admission to the MA in Applied Economics program requires an earned Bachelors degree from an accredited institution plus any one of the following:

Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher on your bachelor’s transcript
Acceptable GMAT or GRE test scores
An earned graduate certificate in an economic topic earned from UNC Greensboro

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester:	March 1 (Priority Deadline), June 15 (Final Deadline)
Spring Semester:	November 15

Be sure to submit and complete your application in full before the deadline.

Submit your completed online application (including all supporting documents) by the priority deadline to receive:

Priority consideration for scholarship and financial aid opportunities,
Advanced access to graduate program advising and course selection, and
An invitation to In-Person & Virtual Accepted Student Receptions

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Application Requirements

Personal Background
Degree Program
Academic History – include transcript(s) from all previous academic institutions
Additional Information (e.g. emergency contacts, residency, birth country, etc.
GMAT or GRE test score*
TOEFL/IELTS (for non-native English speakers only)
Three letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
Campus Safety
Signature
Review

*GMAT or GRE test scores may be waived if you meet waiver eligibility criteria. Read on for details.

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International students should reference the Graduate School’s Application Guide for transcript and language proficiency details.

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GMAT/GRE Waiver

The GRE/GMAT test score admission requirement may be waived if you meet either ONE of the criteria listed below. Waivers are requested through your online application.

Transcripts include an earned graduate certificate in an economic topic conferred from UNC Greensboro.
Applicant has at least a 3.0 (out of 4.0) overall bachelor’s degree GPA from an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), or WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

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COME CHAT WITH US!

If you still have questions regarding our MA in Applied Economics program please reach out to our graduate recruitment team by phone or email. You may also schedule a time to meet with one of our recruiters or attend one of our upcoming information sessions.

Jennifer Kiger Chapman

Assistant Director Graduate Recruitment
Phone: 336-256-1432
Bryan 301K
Jennifer-BryanGrad@uncg.edu

Savannah Martin

Graduate Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 336-334-4657
Bryan 301F
Savannah-BryanGrad@uncg.edu

Dr. Dora Gicheva

Associate Professor
Bryan 459
D_Gichev@uncg.edu

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