MA in Global Development Economics

Upload unofficial transcripts directly to the online application. Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the U.S. must upload Certified English translations of transcripts and academic records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred. WES evaluations are not required for applications to be reviewed.

The university generally prefers academic letters; however, professional letters of recommendation are acceptable in the case of an applicant who has been away from student status for more than two years. Academic recommendation letters should be written by university instructors who have taught the applicant in one or more classes, or have another basis for knowing well the applicant’s academic aptitude.

This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program at the Department of Economics. You are required to submit a Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose of not fewer than 200 words.

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