Master of Science in International Economics and Finance
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE, GAIN A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, BECOME AN ASSET TO ANY ORGANIZATION, AND OPEN UP WORLDS OF OPPORTUNITY...
Valparaiso University's master of science in international economics and finance (IEF) brings together coursework in global economics, information technology, mathematics, and finance to prepare you for careers in banking, education, health care, insurance, international development, and more. Here at Valpo, students in the IEF program benefit from well-respected faculty members, small classes, and personalized attention to help you build a degree – and a career – that fits diverse and global aspirations.
Our faculty are caring, innovative, and well-respected in economics. They’re also expert researchers in development economics, economics of religion, environmental economics, international economics, and labor economics. With small classes — most are fewer than 10 students — you’ll have chances to connect and network with them and your fellow classmates.
Unlike other finance economics or international economics courses and programs, Valpo’s graduate degree focuses on training you on the statistical software Statistical Analysis System (SAS). An optional certificate in the use of SAS can be built right into your program with no additional credit requirements. The knowledge and skills you will learn from SAS have proven to be highly valuable for our recent graduates.
The program can be completed in 18 months of full-time coursework. Valpo’s master of science in IEF has STEM classification, which allows international students to pursue three years of post-graduate employment in the United States through Optional Practical Training (OPT). Graduates of this degree program will be well-positioned to work in the profit, nonprofit, and government sectors.
Visit valpo.edu/ief to learn more about the master of science in international economics and finance.
VALUE OF A VALPO GRADUATE DEGREE
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Graduate tuition for the 2023–2024 academic year is surprisingly affordable at $679 per credit. The program offers scholarships and “early entry” options for especially qualified undergraduates.
Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu.)
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
■ Valparaiso University graduate application (online)
■ Certified bachelor’s degree transcript, plus transcripts for all other degrees earned and/or coursework completed
■ Two letters of recommendation
■ A reflective essay indicating your anticipated career goals and reasons for undertaking graduate study in the particular program you are applying for at Valpo
■ Application fee: $30 for U.S. citizens, $50 for international students
■ Supplemental application form, which includes writing prompt. Previous college-level course work in microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial accounting, calculus, and statistics is recommended.
Valpo undergraduate students may be eligible for admission to this program senior year as an early entry student. Additional application requirements may apply. For more information, visit valpo.edu/grad.