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Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Arkansas State University

USA,Arkansas

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 13,248/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Arkansas

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1909

Total Students: 14,085 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2105 East, Aggie Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Program Overview

The major in economics provides an excellent background for a wide variety of careers in business and government. In addition to acceptance into their management training programs, many businesses employ the economics major to forecast economic trends and to relate changes in economic activity to the individual business. Economists are employed by various governmental bodies to conduct research into all phases of the economy.

Training in economics provides an excellent foundation for further study. Many students enrolled in the nation’s most prestigious law schools and graduate business programs selected economics as their undergraduate major. Also, the economics degree is viewed favorably by graduate school admissions committees in various disciplines including finance, political science, history, anthropology, statistics, public policy and urban studies.

Economics degree holders go on to exciting careers as corporate executives, commercial and investment bankers, brokers, professional money managers, commodity traders, small business entrepreneurs, journalists and authors, government officials, and many more.

Optional Emphasis
The following emphasis is available for this degree:

Pre-Law

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

40 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,248 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Arkansas State University

CAD 16,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,100.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 43.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 58.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarship will be given to all UG international students.
No Scholarship for PG students
3000 USD all UG international students.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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