Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Department of Economics
www.kent.edu/business/economics

About This Program

Our Master of Arts in Economics program is designed to equip you with advanced economic knowledge and skills needed to thrive in various careers. With experienced faculty, research opportunities, and industry connections, you'll receive a top-notch education that prepares you for a successful career in economics. Read more...

Contact Information

• Graduate Programs Admissions Coordinator: Mason McLeod | crawfordgrad@kent.edu | 330-672-1280
• Program Coordinator: Dandan Liu | dliu1@kent.edu | 330-672-1095
• Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

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For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• GMAT or GRE scores¹ (effective for spring 2024 admission term, GMAT or GRE scores are no longer required)
• Goal statement
• Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score
  • Minimum 80 TOEFL IBT score
  • Minimum 77 MELAB score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 Duolingo English score

Undergraduate students in the Economics or Finance major who are applying to the combined bachelor's/master's program with the M.A.E. degree must have earned a minimum 60 credit hours (junior standing) and have a minimum 3.200 overall GPA. In addition, students in the B.B.A. degree in Finance must have earned a minimum B grade in ECON 32040. GRE/GMAT is waived for applicants into the combined program (effective for spring 2024 admission term, GRE/GMAT is no longer required).

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GMAT or GRE scores are waived for applicants who graduated with the Kent State undergraduate Economics major or minor or the Data Analytics minor within the past five years. For other students, if they seek admission only, the GRE/GMAT can also be waived; if they want to be considered for a graduate assistantship, the GRE/GMAT is required.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Funding deadline: February 15
    Applications must be submitted by these deadlines to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
  • Application deadline: February 15 (international student) and June 1 (domestic student)
    Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Spring Semester
  • Funding deadline: October 15
    Applications must be submitted by these deadlines to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
  • Application deadline: October 15 (international student) and November 15 (domestic student)
    Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Economic Analysis Concentration Requirements

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Students may be allowed to substitute an equivalent course with department approval.

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Students selecting the internship must also complete an additional Economics (ECON) elective for total 6 credit hours.

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Students may select any graduate-level Economics (ECON) courses subject to the approval of the graduate coordinator.

Financial Economics Concentration Requirements

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Students selecting the internship must also complete an additional elective, for a total of 6 credit hours.

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Students may select any graduate-level Economics (ECON) or Finance (FIN) courses subject with the approval of the graduate coordinator.

Graduation Requirements

• Students entering the program will be expected to have completed undergraduate courses in intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, differential calculus and statistics. Any deficiencies must be made up before the start of the program. These background courses do not count toward the 30 credit hours required for the M.A.E. degree.
• Students may also select, with departmental approval, a limited number of courses outside the Department of Economics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Understand and apply fundamental economic concepts.
2. Formulate and test hypotheses.
3. Access and use appropriate information.
4. Demonstrate analytic and quantitative skills.

Full Description

The Master of Arts in Economics degree provides prepares graduates for a career as an analyst in government or the private sector, as well as for doctoral study.

The Economics major comprises the following concentrations:

• The Economic Analysis concentration has a distinct advantage for students in its focus on the development of strong analytical and quantitative skills. Students are well-trained in the application of economic theory and methods of statistical analysis.
• The Financial Economics concentration is primarily designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the financial services industry, including commercial banking, investment banking, insurance, real estate and financial advising.