MA in Economics at California State University Sacramento

California State University Sacramento, also known as Sac State, offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Economics through its College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies. This program lasts for 18 months and is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in economic theory and practice. The tuition fee for this course is USD 13,965. To be eligible for admission, students must demonstrate their English language proficiency through tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE. Additionally, applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants need a minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate Economics courses and also in the last 60 units they attempted. They should have studied Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory or an equivalent course, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory or an equivalent course, Introduction to Econometrics or an equivalent course, and Calculus I. Calculus II is recommended.

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Application Process for California State University Sacramento

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents

• Letters of Recommendation: You need two letters of recommendation if you are applying for the MA in Economics program.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

• Two sets of official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended, with English translations.
• Include all academic work such as semester mark sheets, consolidated transcripts, and degree certificates (or provisional certificates if your degree is not yet awarded).
• Official GRE or GMAT Score Report (if required).
• Official English Proficiency Score Report.
• A financial statement (not older than 6 months) and the Sacramento State Financial Affidavit showing your funding source (sponsored, self-funded, etc.).

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application by visiting the California State University Sacramento application portal.

Step 4: Application Fees

The application fee for this course is USD 70, which is approximately INR 5.9 Thousand.

Payment methods include credit card, debit card, and PayPal.

If you choose the Installment Payment Plan, you will pay tuition and campus fees in four installments. The first payment is due on the original due date and includes campus fees and a one-time non-refundable administrative fee of $33.00.

The last day to sign up for the payment plan is the day before the first payment is due.

Step 5: Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Fall semester (August) is March 1st.

*These dates are based on the previous year. For the exact deadline, please consult with our expert counselors.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"