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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business Economics 1001 Grove Ave, Moseley House PO Box 843051 Richmond, VA 23284-3051 US   Phone: 1-804-828-7033 Fax: 1-804-828-6949   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Economics On Campus   The School of Business offers a Master of Arts in Economics designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and experience to qualify for a wide and rapidly expanding range of analyst positions in the private or public sectors. A unique feature of the program is a three-course sequence in Applied Econometrics. These courses emphasize the application of modeling techniques and data analysis through the introduction of cases and projects. Graduates of the MA program in Economics will find their degree to be an outstanding bridge to doctoral work, should their career path lay in that direction. Students with particular interest in financial sector positions may elect the optional specialization in Financial Economics. The MA in Economics with no concentration requires 30 graduate credit hours in Economics and Business. The concentration in Financial Economics requires 33 graduate credit hours in Economics and Finance. The core of the program with no concentration consists of three courses in Economic Theory and three courses in Econometrics. An additional course in Financial Markets is required for students in the Financial Economics concentration. Students also take four electives, two of which may be a thesis.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3007  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4629  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $886  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $15947  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable