In this Economics program from Penn State World Campus you will have the opportunity to study with highly regarded faculty from Penn State's College of the Liberal Arts, one of the premier institutions in the world to study and work in the liberal arts disciplines.
Economics, B.A.
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- UnknownTuition Fee576 USD/creditTuition Fee576 USD/creditTuition Fee
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Overview
The curriculum of this Economics program from Penn State World Campus is designed to give you the tools to understand how incentives affect human behavior, markets, and economies so you can model real-life situations, effectively allocate resources, and map out the best outcomes.
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is best suited for you if you want to focus on the qualitative aspect of economics. The program places a stronger emphasis on social behavior, culture, international relations, and foreign languages to prepare you for work in national or international organizations.Careers
With your bachelor of arts degree in economics, you can expand your career opportunities to work in diverse professional settings, with a varied set of professional responsibilities that could include:
- examining trends, such as turnover rates, product cycles, or immigration to help make predictions about the future
- carrying out quantitative analysis through surveys and data collection to understand and explain human behavior
- advising the strategic leadership of any organization to maximize the payoff for all stakeholders
- designing policies or making recommendations to optimize the use of resources in any project or plan
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Part-time
- Average part-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Labor Economics
- Environmental Economics
- International Economics
- Money and Banking
- Decision Making and Strategy in Economics
- Growth and Development
- International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics
Economics of Public Expenditures
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
80The 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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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.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
- To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.
- High school transcripts or GED transcript
- Official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution, and/or official military transcripts (if applicable).
- Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
- Submit official documents by mail
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Tuition Fee
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576 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 576 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
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576 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 576 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
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Funding
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