About the course

Vanderbilt?s M.A. in Economics, also known as the Graduate Program in Economic Development (GPED), attracts students from all over the world. Our community of students supports one another and learns together, with full access to the advantages offered through attendance at a world-class research university. Our program?s unique features include:

　　Curriculum flexibility, including the option to take courses from across Vanderbilt

　　Cohorts of 25-30 students and class sizes of 10-35 students

　　Hands-on, international field experience

　　The GPED Forum, a unique series of seminars that brings prominent scholars to campus for visits with M.A. students

　　A large and supportive alumni network of more than 1,700 people in 136 countries

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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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Nashville
Fall (August), 2025	Nashville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Vanderbilt University

Completed online application form: https://apply.vanderbilt.edu/apply/

　　Unofficial copy of transcripts from all universities previously attended

　　Copy of undergraduate diploma (and graduate diploma if applicable)*

　　Official GRE and TOEFL scores

　　Statement of Purpose

　　Three letters of recommendation (academic references preferred).

　　There is no fixed requirement for GRE scores. Students who apply to the GPED usually score between 153 and 170 on the Quantitative section.

　　The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 570, and for the Internet-based test, 88.

　　For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score is 7.0.

　　The TOEFL/IELTS requirement is waived for international students who have studied for at least one year in the United States or other nations where English is an official language.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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