About the course

The Quantitative Economics Concentration will be a new track in addition to the existing BA. The quantitative track is more appealing to STEM students and will better prepare economics majors for graduate school as well as professional careers. The QEC curriculum will provide you with empirical skills that are highly sought-after by employers, and will also give you superior preparation for graduate school.

　　Learning Objectives

　　In practice, this broad learning objective requires that majors demonstrate abilities in the areas of:

　　Economic literacy: Be able to clearly explain core economic terms, concepts and theories.

　　Critical thinking: Demonstrate the ability to apply economic reasoning to contemporary social issues and policy problems.

　　Quantitative reasoning: Apply appropriate quantitative and statistical techniques to economic analysis. Conduct economic analysis using equations and graphs.

　　Reporting: Develop expertise needed to effectively communicate results of economic research and analysis to colleagues and decision-makers through written reports and oral presentations. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2024	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2025	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2025	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2026	Honolulu

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Hawaii - Manoa

To be considered for admission, you must have completed or are in the process of completing secondary school with a cumulative or overall grade point average (GPA) that is comparable to a US grade of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. The Admissions Committee will also be looking at the grades/marks you have received for Mathematics and Science courses.

　　All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.

　　Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.

　　IELTS (Academic Test) - 7.0

　　TOEFL (iBT)- 100

　　TOEFL (PBT)- 600

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Hawaii - Manoa. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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