University Of Maine, Maine, Orono - Courses & Fees

Orono, Maine

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MSc in Economics at the University of Maine is 2 years teaching program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
Students enrolling in the graduate programs in Economics (MSc or MA) focus their studies on advanced microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics, with research strengths in applied economics and quantitative methods.
Both the MA and MSc offer non-thesis and thesis options and are 30-credit programs.
This program is well-suited for students who want to prepare for a career where advanced and quantitatively rigorous economics training is required.
International students in the MSc program is considered STEM for the purposes of the 24-month extension of the Optional Practical Training Program.

Important Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year if space is available till (Fall) / November 15 (Spring).

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake	Jan 1, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	$48690	$48690
Total Fees	$48690	$48690

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree in economics or a related field from a recognized institution.
The School of Economics is much more concerned with the applicant’s capacity for graduate study, quantitative reasoning, and the quality of previous work.
Students are required to complete the following prerequisites before entering the graduate program:
- Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (ECO 350)
- Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECO 321)
- Statistics (STS 215 or 232)
- Calculus I (MAT 126)
A GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from an accredited institution

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.5 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Submission of GRE score is not required in this program.

Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Transcript – Students required transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation).
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships	Variable	Yes	May 17, 2023
1st Formations Business Scholarship	$800	Yes	Jan 31, 2023
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	$1000	Yes	N/A
BrokerFish International student scholarship	$1000	Yes	N/A