MS in Economic Development at University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi offers a Master of Science in Economic Development through its College of Business. This program lasts for 18 months and is designed to equip students with the skills needed for careers in economic development. The tuition fee for this course is $11,094. To gain admission to the MS in Economic Development program, students must demonstrate English language proficiency. Accepted tests for this requirement include the IELTS and TOEFL.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the last two years of their undergraduate studies. Some students may need to take prerequisite courses in geography or business.

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Step One: Prepare Your Application Documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

You need to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) that explains why you want to pursue graduate studies, your research interests, and your experiences. The SOP should also mention faculty research that interests you. Keep it under 1,000 words for the MS in Chemistry program.

For the Master of Science in Economic Development program, your SOP should explain your reasons for wanting to study Economic Development and start a career in this field. This program focuses on improving communities through business attraction, retention, and entrepreneurship.

Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

You must submit three letters of recommendation. At least two should come from people who can evaluate your academic achievements and qualifications for graduate study, preferably a faculty member, especially for the Master of Arts in Political Science.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A résumé is required as part of your application.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

You need to provide:

• Official transcripts and degree certificates from all colleges or universities you have attended.
• Official scores from TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.
• Official GRE or GMAT scores from the testing service.
• Immunization records (needed before you can enroll in classes if accepted).
• A letter of interest for the MS in Physics.
• A writing sample is encouraged for the Master of Arts in Political Science.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Visit the university's graduate admissions website to start your online application.

Step Four: Application Fees

The application fee is USD 60 (approximately INR 5.06 Thousand).

Payment method: Credit card.

A non-refundable enrollment fee of $50 will be charged by CashNet each term when you enroll in the payment plan.

The payment plan opens once the first invoice is available for each semester. Typically, the first invoice is available in July for fall semesters and December for spring semesters.

The total payment will be split into four equal payments each term, not including summer. The first installment is due when you enroll in the payment plan.

Step Five: Application Deadlines

For Fall (August): The deadline is June 1st.

For Spring (January): The deadline is November 1st.

*The dates mentioned are based on last year's records and may change. Our expert counselors can help you find the exact deadline. Contact our experts now!

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