MS in Economics (Applied Community & Economic Development)
Illinois State University (United States) · 100 N University St, Normal, IL 61761, United States
About University:
Illinois State University (ISU) is a public university in Normal, Illinois. Founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University, it is the oldest public university in Illinois. The university emphasizes teaching and is recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the US according to the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.ISU was founded as a training school for teachers in 1857, the same year Illinois' first Board of Education was convened and two years after the Free School Act was passed by the state legislature. Among its supporters were judge and future Supreme Court Justice, David Davis and local businessman and land holder Jesse W. Fell whose friend, Abraham Lincoln, was the attorney hired by the board of education to draw up legal documents to secure the school's funding.Founded as Illinois State Normal University, its name was reflective of its primary mission as a normal school. Classes were initially held in downtown Bloomington, occupying space in Major's Hall, which was previously the site of Lincoln's "Lost Speech.
About University:
Illinois State University (ISU) is a public university in Normal, Illinois. Founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University, it is the oldest public university in Illinois. The university emphasizes teaching and is recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the US according to the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.ISU was founded as a training school for teachers in 1857, the same year Illinois' first Board of Education was convened and two years after the Free School Act was passed by the state legislature. Among its supporters were judge and future Supreme Court Justice, David Davis and local businessman and land holder Jesse W. Fell whose friend, Abraham Lincoln, was the attorney hired by the board of education to draw up legal documents to secure the school's funding.Founded as Illinois State Normal University, its name was reflective of its primary mission as a normal school. Classes were initially held in downtown Bloomington, occupying space in Major's Hall, which was previously the site of Lincoln's "Lost Speech.
Program Details:
Program WebsiteBasic Info
Institute
College of Arts & Sciences
Degree
MS
Duration
2 years
STEM Designated
Yes
Program
Economics (Applied Community & Economic Development)
Expense
Living Expenses
USD 20400
Tuition Fee (Domestic)
USD 10300
Tuition Fee (International)
USD 18500
Eligibility
Minimum/ Avg Score
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
79
Duolingo
105
PTE
53
GRE Quant
150
GRE Verbal
140
Undergrad GPA
3
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Deadlines:
Program Deadline WebsiteIntake Deadline 1
01 Mar, 2025
(August-2025)
Intake Deadline 2
15 Jun, 2025
(August-2025)
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