If you’re interested in applying your love of math and social studies in a real-world context, a degree in Economics from Furman University will prepare you for success in dozens of fields.
Economics, B.A.
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Overview
Well-developed applied quantitative and data analysis skills, combined with our strong job and law school placement record, ensure you’ll be in high demand in any job market. Our close integration with other departments means there is an opportunity to pursue several interdisciplinary minors, from environmental studies to poverty studies. And our internship and summer research programs, Investments Club, and Furman Economics Society provide exposure to real-world experiences before graduation day.
Career Opportunities
From a career in finance or public policy to medical or law school, a degree in Economics from Furman University will put you in high demand in dozens of fields.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Economics
- Empirical Methods in Economics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics Analysis
- Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
- Senior Seminar in Economics
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
85The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3.6
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.6 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Choose an application plan
- All students may complete and submit the Common Application online. There is a $50 application fee
- Submit your school report
- Submit your high school transcript - A strong college preparatory course of study is essential. At minimum, it must include four years of English, algebra I and II, geometry, three years of social studies, at least three years of natural sciences, and two years of the same foreign language
- Participate in an Optional Interview
- Submit standardized test scores (optional) - The Admission Committee believes that your potential for success cannot be determined solely by standardized test scores
- Schedule an interview if you are home-schooled (only for national students)
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Greenville
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Funding
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