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Economics (MS)

Master'sMSEnglish-taughtMaster of Science in Economics

Overview

A 30-credit, STEM-designated online Master of Science in Economics from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management with an emphasis in data and digital markets, delivered 100% online and asynchronously. Core coursework covers microeconomic theory, quantitative methods and econometrics; tuition is $900 per credit.

Official program name
Economics (MS)
Awarded degree
Master of Science in Economics
Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Degree level
Master's — MSc / MS
Awarding institution
Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United StatesWhere the institution or the unit that runs the program is based. Study is online; this is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll.
Subject
Credits
30 creditsUS credit hours — not directly comparable with other credit systems.
Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Duration
Not verified
Language of instruction
EnglishEvidence: the program is offered and assessed in English as published; a module-by-module language statement is not published.
Source: grad.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Why this program is listed

STEM-designated online MS in Economics stated as 100% online and asynchronous.

Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026

We list English-taught online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in business subjects, awarded by institutions with legal recognition in their country. Eligibility rules

Online format and attendance

“Online” is not one format. Delivery, campus attendance, placements, schedule and time zones are shown separately, each only as the institution states it.
Academic delivery
Fully onlineAll teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.All teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Campus visits
Campus attendance: not verified
Placement / internship
Placement requirement: not verified
Class schedule
Asynchronous
Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Study intensity
Not verified

The program page does not say whether campus visits, in-person exams or placements are required. Ask the institution before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.

Curriculum

Curriculum

  • Core coursework in microeconomic theory, quantitative methods and econometrics, then applied courses in game theory, experimental economics and digital markets.
    Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026

Admissions

Required, optional, waiver-available and not-required items are shown exactly as the institution states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.
Application fee
RequiredUS$90 — $90 for degree programs; $95 for international applications
Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026

Tests

IELTS Academic
Required — minimum 7Graduate College minimum for applicants from countries where English is not an official language; no subject area below 6.
Source: grad.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the intake the institution printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its published currency, fee category, academic year and basis. Nothing is converted; figures on different bases or in different currencies are not comparable, and tuition is not the full cost of study.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
All online students — Same rate regardless of location (no out-of-state tuition)US$900USDper creditEstimated tuitionUS$27,000 = 30 US credit hours × US$900 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required attendance, credit transfer reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of study.Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026

Scholarships and financial aid

Awards published by the institution for this program or for online students at this level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; financial aid availability does not make a program “fully funded”. Scholarships & funding guide

Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Recognition, accreditation and eligibility

Separate questions: is the awarding institution legally recognized to award this degree, is the business school accredited, and who may enroll in this online program?

Legal recognition of University of Arizona

  • WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

    Institutional accreditation — Accredited · since February 24, 2023 · next review 02/16/2029

    Recognized by: U.S. Department of Education

    Authority in United States

    Source: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Business-school and program accreditation

  • AACSB International (AACSB)

    Business-school accreditation — Accredited

    “The Eller College of Management is AACSB accredited.”

    Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 11, 2026

Held by the business school. A school-level accreditation does not by itself mean that every program is covered.

State authorization

Recognition in the institution's own country does not guarantee that the degree is recognized for employment, licensing or further study everywhere. Check with the relevant body where you plan to use it.

International applicants

Not verified for this online program.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 11, 2026.
  1. grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
  2. online.arizona.edu/admissions/graduate-students — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
  3. online.arizona.edu/programs/graduate/online-master-business-administration-business-administration-e — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
  4. online.arizona.edu/programs/graduate/online-master-science-accounting-ms — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
  5. online.arizona.edu/programs/graduate/online-master-science-economics-ms — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
  6. DAPIP — WSCUC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — Government dataset (US Department of Education IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026

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