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Master of Economics Admissions

The minimum requirements for admission into the M.S. program in Economics are:

  • A baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, or its equivalent
  • An overall grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Intermediate Microeconomics or a comparable undergraduate course
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics or a comparable undergraduate course
  • One semester of calculus

Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be admitted with the approval of the Graduate Director. In such cases, they may be required to complete remedial coursework under Graduate Special status before formally entering the M.S. program. Admission is competitive and meeting minimum qualifications is not a guarantee of admission.

Admission Requirements: Accelerated Program

Exceptional undergraduate Economics students at UNR may apply to the accelerated B.A./M.S. or B.S./M.S. program, which allows them to begin graduate-level coursework while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students accepted into the program can take up to 12 credits of 600- or 700-level Economics courses that count toward both their undergraduate and M.S. degrees. Students in the accelerated program typically complete the remaining 18 credits of coursework to obtain their M.S. degree in two semesters. The degree requirements for the accelerated program are the same as those for the standard M.S. program.

UNR students can apply to the accelerated program in their junior year, provided they have:

  • Earned at least 75 credits toward their bachelor’s degree.
  • Completed their General Education and Additional College requirements.
  • Taken at least 18 total credits and 6 upper-division (300 or above) credits in economics.
  • At least 12 credits of economics earned at UNR.
  • Minimum 3.2 GPA.

Students admitted to the accelerated program apply to the M.S. program in economics in their senior year, following the standard application procedure. 

For more information on the accelerated program, please see the Economics Department’s Graduate Student Handbook.

Application Deadlines

To be considered for the Fall semester, all application materials must be submitted by April 15.

For Spring semester admission, materials must be received by October 15.

Application Procedure

Application Procedure: U.S. Students

Applicants should submit the following:

  1. All Graduate School Admissions Requirements. These include: 
    1. 麻豆影视, Reno online application
    2. Official transcripts 
    3. Statement of Purpose outlining your research interests, academic preparation, and relevant experience.
  2. A minimum of two letters of recommendation.
  3. Optional: Applicants are encouraged to provide examples of written work (e.g., articles published and/or working papers, undergraduate or graduate theses, and reports or other professional publications).

Application Procedure: International Students

Applicants should submit the following:

  1. All Graduate School Admissions Requirements for International Students. These include 
    1. 麻豆影视, Reno online application
    2. Official transcripts (Certified English translations when necessary)
    3. Statement of Purpose outlining your research interests, academic preparation, and relevant experience.
    4. Official Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Cambridge English exam if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country
  2. A minimum of two letters of recommendation.
  3. Optional: Applicants are encouraged to provide examples of written work (e.g., articles published and/or working papers, undergraduate or graduate theses, and reports or other professional publications).

Transfer Credit Policy

  • You may transfer up to 12 graduate credits earned before entering the M.S. program.
  • Only courses with a grade of “C” or better are eligible for transfer.
  • You may also transfer up to 18 graduate credits from certificate programs completed at the 麻豆影视, Reno.
  • For more information on transfer credits, please see the Economics Department’s Graduate Student Handbook.

International Students and Optional Practical Training (OPT) 

The Economics M.S. program is classified as a STEM degree by the U.S. Department of State (CIP Code 45.0603: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics). This designation allows international students to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months after graduation under F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), which includes a 12-month standard period plus a 24-month STEM extension.

For more information on student visas and OPT, visit the University's Office of International Students and Scholars (OIS).