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Bachelor of Political Economy

California State University, San Bernardino

San Bernardino, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A one-year research master's degree in Political Economy completed through supervised original research.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate understanding of Political Economy
Analyze organizational and market information to support decisions
Apply business
Financial
or management frameworks to case studies
Develop evidence-based communication and planning skills.

Career outcomes

Further study
Roles related to Political Economy

Curriculum

Research master's built around an original supervised project on the history of economic ideas and economics applied to public policy
Studied by distance learning. Students work with supervisors to define the project and complete a substantial dissertation or thesis in one year full-time
or two years part-time.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-year applicants: minimum 2.5 GPA (US 4.0 scale)
Official sealed secondary transcripts and diploma (or transfer transcripts)
English proficiency proof
Bank statement or financial support statement and passport copy
Additional academic criteria: Minimum 2.5 overall GPA (first-year applicant from a foreign or US high school).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Coursework equivalent to US senior high school (official sealed transcripts and diploma), transfer applicants with less or more than 60 semester units follow the lower/upper division transfer pages, financial support statement (bank statement) and passport copy

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 for tests taken on or after 2026-01-21)
PTE Academic 43
Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Statement

How to apply

Review the Political Economy admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,214 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	San Bernardino Campus
Faculty or school	College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department	Economics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.