Admissions/Application

Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts in Economics at California State University, Long Beach.  The department and university requirements for admission are found below.  All students begin the program in the fall semester; we are not accepting applications for the spring semester.  Any questions about admissions may be directed to Elaine Frey, Graduate Coordinator, at econ-grad@csulb.edu. 

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

1)  A bachelor’s degree with a major in economics OR a bachelor’s degree with 24 units of upper division courses comparable to those required of a major in economics.
2)  A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75, with at least a 3.0 GPA in principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, statistics, and calculus.
3)  GRE scores – currently there is no minimum score requirement.

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

1)  A degree level comparable to a U.S. 4-year bachelor degree from an accredited institution.
2)  English language requirement.

APPLICATION 

Important Dates for Fall 2013 Admission:

            Applications Accepted: October 1, 2012 – March 15, 2013
            Admissions Decisions: Made on a rolling basis, beginning in November 2012
            Graduate Assistantship Offers: Offers will be made in spring 2013

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

The following materials should be emailed to econ-grad@csulb.edu:

1)  Department Application
2)  Personal statement explaining why you are interested in pursuing a MA in Economics from CSULB (the statement should be typed and not exceed 2 pages).
3)  Two letters of recommendation (from former faculty and/or current employer).

To complete your application:

4)  Provide GRE Scores (Institution Code 4389, Department Code 1801)
5)  Complete the University Application: http://www.csumentor.edu/ (official transcripts will be required as part of this application).