B.A. in Economics

University or College Adelphi University

Qualification Bachelor degree

Awarding body Adelphi University

Cost of the program US $23,000 a year

Duration Variable

Study mode Full time

Course description This program combines theoretical analysis with the empirical study of institutions. Students focus on the discipline's pragmatic aspects by studying the impact of current economic policy issues on individual, national and global scales. Department faculty conduct research in the areas of economic development, environmental economics, history of economic thought, human capital theory, labor economics, international economics, and systems of political economy.

Subjects covered The courses are:English 107, Competency II, Freshman Seminar, Freshman Orientation, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science/Mathematics, The Price System, The National Economy, Microeconomic Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis.

Entry requirementsApplicants must be graduates of an accredited four-year high school or academy or must provide documentation of equivalent studies that the University deems acceptable. Applicants are considered on the basis of their individual academic record and co-curricular activities. Students should have completed the recommended number of academic units: English 4 units, Science 3 units, Mathematics 3 units, foreign language 2-3 units, and additional 4 units to be chosen from history, social studies, and the above fields of study. Applicants must provide evidence of superior academic achievement and of proficiency in English. The minimum TOEFL score acceptable is 80 internet based score or 550 paper based score. SAT scores are required for students whose native language is English.

Application details Students are requested to complete the application form. The application fee is USD $50 non refundable. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Adelphi University and drawn on a U.S. bank. International money orders are not accepted. They should submit official or certified copies of the marks or grades of courses completed prior to university or college entrance, scores of SAT, an official copy of the TOEFL or IELTS score report, a completed evaluation form and a letter of recommendation and an official bank statement, showing the amount of funds available from the sponsor. The affidavit of support must be notarized and show the amount of money that the sponsor has made available for the expenses of the student. All the above documents can be submitted online. The documents can also be forwarded to Office of Admissions, Adelphi University, Levermore Hall, Room 110, 1 South Avenue, P.O. Box 701, Garden City, NY 11530-0701.

Application deadline May/01 for Fall, Nov/01 for Spring

Number of students 7951

Contact details

Wendy Palczynski

Assistant Director/DSO/ARO

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