PurMaster of Science in Economics (Online)Purdue University · West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic Statement of Purpose

Up to 500 well-crafted words; ASOP also described as not exceeding two pages.

Professional resume

Education, work experience, and training.

Personal History Statement

Complement, do not duplicate, the Academic Statement of Purpose.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two online recommendations; supervisors or faculty preferred. No more than two needed.

Unofficial transcript(s)

Every higher-education institution attended; original language plus certified English translation when needed.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's; three-year international degrees may be considered. Minimum GPA 3.0 recommended.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; At least 24 months of professional work experience is recommended. Quantitative aptitude should be evident from prior coursework; GMAT/GRE may be submitted if coursework evidence is thin.
GMAT: Optional; Not required.
GRE: Optional; GMAT/GRE not required for the online M.S. Economics; optional if quantitative background needs support.

Historical admission data is not published.