FAQs
Is the Applied Economics a full-time or part-time program?
Are any classes taught on-line?
When is the next enrollment date? When are applications due?
What are requirements for applying?
What are the costs of attending UMass Boston for a Masters degree?
I'm an international student. Is your program considered full-time?
Do I have to take the GREs in order to appy?
Is the Applied Economics a full-time or part-time program?
It can be either full-time or part-time, but in both cases it takes 2 academic years to complete. All courses will be taught in late afternoon and evenings, so students can combine a job or caregiving with going to school. Students will take between 6-9 credits each semester for four semesters. The course schedule is designed for the same cohort of students to begin their degree program at the same time and take more or less the same courses each semester.
Are any classes taught on-line?
No all courses will be conducted on campus.
When is the next enrollment date? When are applications due?
Applications for Fall 2013 are due February 15. Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a space-available basis. Contact the Graduate Program Director to make sure there is space. There are no spring admissions.
What are requirements for applying?
Click here for requirements. Please also visit the graduate admissions website for an application and more information about applying.
What are the costs of attending UMass Boston for a Masters degree?
In 2011-12, tuition for Massachusetts residents is $108.00 per credit amd $405.50 per credit for those out-of-state. Mandatory fees are $428.64 per criedt for Massachusetts residents, and $632.75 for all others. The combined tuition and fees for the 30 credits is $16,100 for Massachusetts residents and $31,178 for others. For more information visit the Bursar's Office. For Massachusetts residents the program is much less than other programs in the Boston area. Click here for cost comparisions.
I'm an international student. Is your program considered full-time?
Yes. Please contact the Graduate Program Director if you any questions about this.
Do I have to take the GREs in order to apply?
Unless you are a UMB undergraduate student applying for the BA/MA 5 year accelerated program, you must take and submit scores from either the GRE or GMAT exam.
