Overview
M.A. and Ph.D. programmes in economics are offered in a full-time day programme at the Graduate School, located on the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers.
Features
The broad objectives of the Economics course at Rutgers University are:
- to provide rigorous training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, as well as in advanced fields
- to develop students' abilities to think about economic questions clearly and critically and to carry out independent research
- to generate an intellectually stimulating atmosphere among graduate students and faculty
- to place graduating students in attractive employment upon completion of their M.A. or Ph.D. degree
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Mathematical Methods for Microeconomics
- Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics
- Mathematical Methods for Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Advanced Economic Statistics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- It requires three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, CV/resume, transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended, GRE General Test, and TOEFL or IELTS scores.
- Unofficial transcripts and test scores are acceptable for application purposes.
- If admitted you will be required to submit official documents.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — 52,205 AUD / year (≈ 37,176 USD / year)
- Out-of-State — 52,205 AUD / year (≈ 37,176 USD / year)
- Domestic — 30,400 AUD / year (≈ 21,648 USD / year)
Living costs
New Brunswick, United States: 1,691–4,161 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
