Overview

A major in Economics offered at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is excellent preparation for employment in business or government, for professional study in law, business management, urban planning or public administration, or for graduate study in economics.

Key Facts

Graduates of the UMBC economics programs:

Enter the business world – many of our graduates become certified public accountants.

Enter government service – employed as economists in local, state, or federal government.

Attend business school – students get an MBA and enter middle management.

Obtain an M.A. or Ph.D. in economics – these students will teach and conduct research at the college level or enter research-oriented positions in government or business.

Attend law school – a B.A. in economics is excellent preparation for a career in law.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Econometrics
Research Seminar in Economics
Applied Data Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

150 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Official Transcript: Submission of official academic transcripts.
International Transcripts: For international applicants, submission of transcripts from previous educational institutions.
Evidence of Official English Proficiency: Proficiency proof through standardized English language exams (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
Standardized Test Scores: Submission of standardized test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT).
Letters of Recommendation: Submission of letters supporting the applicant's academic and personal qualifications.

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Tuition Fee

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International

32745 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 32745 USD per year during 60 months.
National

32745 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32745 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

13689 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13689 USD per year during 60 months.

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