The Master of Arts in economics is for students who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge of mathematical methods and leadership skills. Here you can pursue specific interests or career goals by studying labor economics, public economics and financial economics, as well as econometrics and statistics.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: M.A. in Economics
Area(s) of Emphasis:
Program Requires GRE: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 2
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | February 15 for Assistantship |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | |
| Summer | June 1 |
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Department of Economics
Zulauf Hall 515
Program website
815-753-1031
Director of Graduate Studies
Jeremy Groves
jgroves@niu.edu
815-753-5747
Application Contact
Debra Woolbright
woolbright@niu.edu
815-753-1032