BS/MA Dual Degree in Economics

University of Missouri - St. Louis

The B.S./M.A. (also known as the ''2 plus 3'') program is an accelerated program that allows students to complete a B.S. and a M.A. in economics in five years. The program allows students to apply 12 of the M.A. credit hours towards the B.S., reducing the overall required hours for the two degrees from the standard 150 (120 for the B.S. plus 30 for the M.A.) to 138 hours. The M.A. in Economics requires 30 credit hours at least 21 hours must be completed in residence.Both degrees (the B.S. and M.A.) will be awarded when all requirements for the entire program have been completed. In other words, the B.S. and M.A. degrees will be simultaneously awarded at the completion of study.Students who officially withdraw from the B.S./M.A. Dual Degree Program in Economics and who have successfully completed all of the requirements for the B.S. degree will be awarded the B.S. degree.With a 94 percent job placement rate within one year of graduation, our economics majors stand out both on the job market and on the job thanks to:Real-world experience. Prepare for a variety of jobs for economics majors even before graduating with internship and summer opportunities at prestigious organizations, including Boeing, Edward Jones and the Department of Agriculture.Experienced faculty. Thanks to small class sizes, when you major in economics you’ll have many chances to work closely with distinguished faculty mentors who specialize in topics such as energy economics, environmental economics, international economics, monetary policy, labor economics, and econometrics.Affordability. In addition to being ranked as the most affordable college in Missouri, we also offer several scholarships and grants to help economics majors like you earn their degree.

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