The Department of Economics offers graduate work leading to the master of arts and the doctor of philosophy degrees. The program prepares students for careers in government and private enterprises, colleges, universities and research institutions through training in the techniques and applications of economic analysis, interpretation of data and the formulation and appraisal of public policy. Admission may be granted at any time to qualified students.
Degrees Offered
Doctoral
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: January 15
- The application deadline, guidelines for grades, test scores, and more are available on this Economics PhD application information page.
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores*
*Note: Every non-native English-speaking applicant who is applying to the PhD program in Economics at the University of Missouri must submit an English proficiency test score even if they meet all the criteria set by the University to be exempt from the English language requirement.
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Economics Program
All application materials must be uploaded through the Graduate School online application. More detailed instructions on uploading required materials are available on this Economics PhD application information page.
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- Official GRE scores
Requirements for the doctoral degree
For the Economics PhD program details, including degree requirements, qualifying process, and dissertation requirements, please see the PhD Handbook on the Economics PhD website.
Master's
100% Online On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission criteria
Application deadlines for the on-campus MA program
- Fall deadline: None
- Spring deadline: None
Application deadlines for the online MA program
- Summer deadline: May 15
- Fall deadline: August 1
- Spring deadline: January 1
Students with a bachelor’s degree in any field may apply for admission into the master’s program. Applicants are admitted on the basis of an undergraduate record, with particular emphasis on performance in economics, mathematics, and statistics courses, performance on the GRE, and letters of recommendation. Although the graduate program assumes mathematical background through calculus (normally two or three semesters of college calculus), as well as undergraduate economics training, applicants with more limited backgrounds may be accepted into the program. Such individuals will be assigned supporting course work, some or all of which may be counted toward fulfilling requirements.
Minimum GRE Scores*
Test Type | Verbal | Quantitative |
GRE | 146 | 155 |
*GRE scores are not required for the online/distance Master of Arts program.
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Economics Program
All application materials must be uploaded through the Graduate School online application.
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Official GRE scores (GRE scores are not required for the online/distance Master of Arts program.)