Bachelor of Economics
- Wichita, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 1-year course-based master programme in Economics at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Economics can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Economics Specialist
- Economics Associate
Curriculum
- Two semesters of coursework plus a research essay
- The thesis option is currently unavailable. Focus on applied economics areas such as environmental
- Natural resources
- International
- Monetary
- Public sector
- Welfare
- Labour and health economics. International applicants are urged to submit a GRE score.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent (GPA is not the only factor); final secondary school transcript for freshmen
- or at least one term at another college for transfers; SAT/ACT not required; accepted English tests IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 49
- Duolingo 105
- or enrol in Intensive English; proof of funds for the I-20.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.0
- IELTS TOEFL iBT 72 (tests before 2026-01-21
- PTE Academic 4 on the new scale for tests on or after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 49
Documents you’ll need
- Certification of Financial Support
- Bank Statement or Other Financial Evidence
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport Identity Page
- English or Admission Test Scores if Applicable
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements (2.5 GPA
- SAT not required) and the service-level deadlines. Apply online through the international undergraduate application and pay the application fee (75 USD Basic service). Upload the Certification of Financial Support
- bank statement
- official transcripts from every school attended
- test results (TOEFL
- IELTS
- SAT or ACT) and a passport copy. Receive the admission decision and I-20
- then apply for the F-1 student visa with the financial documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,100 - $24,900 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Wichita |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | W. Frank Barton School of Business |
| Department | Economics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM) |
| Scholarship note | The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international undergraduate students with a 3.0/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
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January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international undergraduate students with a 3.0/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,100 - $24,900 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,300 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.0, IELTS TOEFL iBT 72 (tests before 2026-01-21, PTE Academic 4 on the new scale for tests on or after 2026-01-21), Duolingo PTE Academic 49.
The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international undergraduate students with a 3.0/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission.

