University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign – M.S. in Policy Economics
I. Program description
The MS in Policy Economics is a specially designed, intensive program of study leading to a MS in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With a wealth of resources at the university and personal help from advisors, students are able to customize their program of study to fit their needs.
nPromising young administrators in government and private institutions gain additional training in the areas of economic analysis and quantitative techniques.
nInterested students acquire the necessary background to pursue a doctorate in economics.
nThe minimum required coursework allows specialization in as many as 3 fields of study beyond the core courses
nThe program offers 40 courses and 12 fields of specialization
nStudents may complete the program in one or two years depending on their educational backgrounds and proficiency in English
nStudents who wish to pursue additional fields of study may remain in the program for up to two years
nCurrently the program has 78 students from 16 countries enrolled
Required course work is enriched with personal academic counseling, tutorials, additional computer training, seminars by internationally-known scholars, and friendly staff members to help students settle into Illinois.
II. Deadline
Since admission is granted on a continual basis, please submit your completed application and all supporting documents (TOEFL score, transcripts, and financial certification) as soon as possible. Although there is no cut-off date for applications, the Program is usually full by April 1 for fall admission.
http://www.mspe.uiuc.edu/forms/Intlnstructions.shtml
III.Admission requirement
Persons with at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited college in the US or a recognized institution of higher learning abroad are eligible to apply as graduate students. Furthermore, a GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) for the last 60 semester hours (or last two years) of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.
In addition, applicants from non-English speaking countries must have a score of at least 550 (paper-based or PBT) or 79 (internet- based or iBT) on the TOEFL before beginning study in the Program. The GRE is not a requirement, but applicants are encouraged to take this test and submit the results (quantitative, verbal, and analytical) to us.
Applicants interested in fall 2008 admission should take the TOEFL before February 2008. In addition, TOEFL scores are valid for only two years before the proposed term of entry; therefore, for the Fall 2008 semester, your TOEFL score must be NEWER than August 2006. Applicants with a TOEFL score below the requirement may receive conditional admission to the Program. To gain conditional admission, the applicant must submit a plan of English language study that would be expected to bring his/her TOEFL score to the minimum required by the time he/she enrolls. This can best be done by enrolling in an intensive English language institute, preferably in the United States. If this plan is approved by the Program, the applicant will be issued an I20/DS2019, conditional on successful completion of the planned English study. Students with a weak background in economics or statistics should select an institute which also offers training in those areas.
All international students entering the University with a TOEFL score below 613 (paper-based) or 103 (internet-based) must take an English placement test after they arrive.
IV.Process & Mailing Address
- 1. Click Here To Apply Online
- 2. Application fee for international applicants for Fall 2008 or later is $75
- 3. Educational credentials - Applicants for graduate study must submit official records for all post-secondary-level study completed to date. These records should indicate all subjects studied, all grades or examination results received in each subject (whether passed or failed), and all degrees and diplomas earned. If these records are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by an official English translation. Credentials must be certified by an officer of the educational institution issuing the documents or by an official employed by the U.S. embassy or consulate.
If your transcript does not indicate the degree earned and the conferred date, a certified copy of your degree certificate must be provided. - 4. Provide 3 letters of recommendation – Each applicant must submit at least 3 letters of recommendation from academic and/or business sources. Letters of recommendation may be completed online or you may download the recommendation form
- 5. Applicants who have already taken the TOEFL should request the ETS to send their scores to the Office of Admissions and Records immediately, using our institution code number 1836, and program office 00.
- 6. Provide a Statement of Purpose
- 7. Provide a Resume (optional)
- 8. Provide a GRE score (optional)
- 9. Provide Evidence of Financial Support for Duration of Program – All students that require a student visa must provide evidence of financial support before the University can provide the appropriate support. The University can not accept Declarations that do not comply with the Acceptable Evidence of Financial Support. Please use the MSPE Financial Certification Form.
- 10. Provide an International Student Verification Form – The form can be completed in either of two ways:
- a. The Student Verification Form can be completed online by logging into your online application. The form will not be available to you until after we have received your official transcripts. OR
V. SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE
Resume
Please submit your resume. List your non-academic training experience (business, professional, military, etc.). Include the institution or organization (name, city, state, country), the nature of your work, and the dates for each listing. Please limit your response to 750 words.
Personal Statement
Please provide a statement in your own words describing your interest in economics and what your goals are upon completion of the MSPE Program
http://www.mspe.uiuc.edu/Application.shtml
Please describe your previous academic work in your proposed field of study and include a personal statement regarding your goals for graduate study and a professional career. In your response, list memberships in honor societies and professional organizations; scholarships, prizes, honors, or other recognition; and give titles of publications, major papers, or theses of which you are author or co-author (if published, give citation). Please limit your response to 1000 words.
(From Online Application)
VI.Additional note for Int’l Applicant
Transcript requirements by each country
Taiwan
nFull Status Admission Minimum GPA Requirements: 70%
nAcademic Credentials Required for Admission:
Attested transcripts and certificate of degrees in native language required. Attested English translation of transcripts and certificate of degrees required.
nAcceptable Attested Credentials:
Official Letterhead/Transcript Paper
Original Seal or Stamp, & Signature of Registrar
Received in Sealed Envelopes Directly from the Institution
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/countries/160
China
nFull Status Admission Minimum GPA Requirements: 75% if B = 75 - 84%; 80% if B = 80 - 89%; 4/5
nAcademic Credentials Required for Admission:
Attested transcripts and certificate of degrees in native language required. Attested English translation of transcripts and certificate of degrees required.
nAcceptable Attested Credentials:
Official Letterhead/Transcript Paper
Original Seal or Stamp, & Signature of Registrar
Received in Sealed Envelopes Directly from the Institution
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/countries/38
VII. OTHER
Financial Assistance
No financial assistance of any type is available from the department or the university for students pursuing the Master’s degree with specialization in policy economics.
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