南加州大学经济学硕士信息
Master of Arts in Economics
The Department is renowned for its training in econometrics, development economics, experimental economics, and in recent years, there has been a faculty buildup in macroeconomics and applied economics.
专业链接 : http://dornsife.usc.edu/econ/ma-in-economics/
By far our most popular program, our one-year M.A. in Economics program is a 32-unit program, which consists of 8 courses. Each course is typically 4 units. Students would enter in the Fall semester and complete their courses by the end of the following summer semester.
Applying to the M.A. Program:
We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2018.
All applicants must apply through the USC online application system located at http://gradadm.usc.edu. MA spring applications are due October 15, 2017 and fall applications are due April 1, 2018, at 8:59pm (PST), without exception. You can begin to apply to the program in December. We do not accept paper applications.
The online application requires:
1. Statement of purpose. This is typically two pages in length, double-spaced, and about your interest in Economics.
2. GRE scores. We accept GRE scores that are no more than 5 years old. We like to see applicants with at least 150 on the verbal section and 151 on the quantitative section. Most of our admitted students have received scores well beyond that threshold so please keep that in mind. We do not accept the GMAT. Our ETS department code is 1801 and USC (school code) is 4852.
3. Transcripts. USC must receive sealed and official transcripts from your respective university. They must be sent directly to USC Graduate Admissions, not to the Department of Economics. For international students, you must send both your original language and English language transcripts. The address is:
If sending your transcripts via courier service, such as DHL or FedEx, please use the following address:
4. Three Letters of Recommendation. (Can be uploaded on the online application system). We’d like to see at least two the letters be from academic references.
5. English Proficiency Requirements. For detailed information regarding English proficiency requirements, please click the link HERE
We accept both the TOEFL and IELTS examinations. Students must receive at least a composite score of 7 on the IELTS and 100 on the TOEFL.