Master of Science in Economics
South Dakota State University
USA,South Dakota
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 9,810/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 35
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USA, South Dakota
Type: University
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1881
Total Students: 11,405 +
Int. Students: 606 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1451 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD 57007, United States
Master of Science in Economics
Program Overview
The graduate program in economics prepares students for professions in business and government as well as for advanced studies in economics and finance. Program requirements include one course in microeconomics (advanced microeconomic theory or advanced managerial economics) and one course in quantitative analysis (econometrics or advanced business decision science). The program offers two curriculum options: an economic theory option and an applied business-economics option. In any case, students customize their plans of study, emphasizing one of the following four subject areas.
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Business Economics
- General Economics
The Ness School of Management and Economics offers an accelerated master’s program, which allows qualified students to work toward their master’s degree in economics while they complete their undergraduate degree. This accelerated program is available to qualified undergraduate students who maintain an overall undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analytical reasoning: Graduates will be able to apply economic theories and quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to analyze and evaluate economic outcomes and to make decisions.
- Communication: Graduates will be able to communicate economic-research outcomes, and the analysis underlying these outcomes, in oral and written forms to diverse audiences.
- Ethical Reasoning: Graduates will be able to demonstrate the capacity to evaluate ethical matters within the context of the discipline.
- Core economics knowledge: Graduates will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of economic terminology, mathematical and graphical tools and representations, institutions, common economic variables, and general habits of economic thought.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 35 Tuition Fee
CAD 9,810 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in South Dakota State University
CAD 9,000 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.
