Overview

Develop knowledge and skills to help consumers with everyday problems. Explore consumer economics, personal finance, and behavioral economics to gain a broad understanding of the role of consumers in the marketplace. Analyze data using financial and statistical tools with the Consumer Economics and Finance programme from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

Key facts

Take advantage of internship opportunities at places like Aldi, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Illinois Attorney General’s office.

Conduct independent research through course work and through independent studies with faculty members. Past topics have included credit card debt of college students and University housing policy.

Careers and opportunities

Pursue career opportunities as an insurance underwriter, banker, financial analyst, data analyst, or consumer fraud investigator.

Use knowledge of family economics working for government agencies and non-profit organizations that make consumers and families better off. Go to graduate school in applied economics, business, or law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personal Financial Planning

Consumer Economics

Economics of Consumption

Behavioral Economics and Financial Decision Making

Food Marketing and Behavior

Small Business Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 1484 other Bachelors in Economics in United States

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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

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission, you will need to complete secondary schooling that qualifies you for admission to selective universities.

If you have attended schools in multiple countries, follow each school's corresponding country guide. Report your grades as they are reflected on the original school's transcript.

A TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test score may be required or strongly recommended to demonstrate command of the English language.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

39392 USD / year

≈ 39392 USD / year
Out-of-State

38398 USD / year

≈ 38398 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18046 USD / year

≈ 18046 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key facts

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Urbana

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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