Overview

Department of Economics / Department of Economics is located in Charlotte, NC, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Graduate Certificate)	Applied econometrics
Master of Science (MS)	Economics

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	18
Other Advanced Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GMAT/GRE scores may be required Thesis Alternate accepted Thesis or research project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

52

Applied

43

Accepted

13

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GMAT/GRE scores may be required
Master's Degree Requirements	Online application, bachelor's degree, or its U.S. equivalent, from regionally-accredited college or university; satisfactory GPA on all coursework beyond high school; prerequisites where applicable; academic or professional recommendations; resume or CV; statement of purpose; transcripts; and other program-specific requirements
Additional Entrance Requirements	Online application, bachelor's degree, or its U.S. equivalent, from regionally-accredited college or university; satisfactory GPA on all coursework beyond high school; prerequisites where applicable; statement of purpose; academic or professional recommendations; resume or CV; transcripts; and other program-specific requirements

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 83
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

47

Total Graduate Students

23%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.64%
Black or African American	8.51%
White or Caucasian	46%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	4.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.13%
Unknown	4.26%

Gender

Male (65%)

Female (34%)

Faculty

17

Total faculty

Full-time - 17

Part-time - 0

Male (11)

Female (6)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Not reported
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	3,241

Location & Contact

Address 9201 University City Boulevard
https://www.charlotte.edu/
Charlotte, NC  28223-0001
United States

Contact Dr. Artie Zillante
Chair
Email: azillant@uncc.edu
Phone: -687-5375
Fax: 704-687-1384

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