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BAM - Economics - MA

Fall Deadlines

Standard Deadline: August 16, 2027

Spring Deadlines

Standard Deadline: January 08, 2027

Academically strong Mason undergraduates with a commitment to research or graduate or professional studies can apply for an accelerated Master’s program and earn a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in as little as five years.

Application Requirements

College Transcripts Goals Statement Recommendation Letters
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Program-Specific Instructions

Preparing to Apply

B.S. or B.A. economics majors are eligible to apply to the accelerated master's in economics program. Prior to submitting your application, meet with the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's (BAM) Coordinator, director of your undergraduate program and with the director of the master's program. 

  • Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a minimum GPA of 3.25 in all economics courses
  • Applicants should have completed MATH 113 as a minimum
  • Applicants have the option to submit GRE scores if they believe the GRE scores will lead to a better demonstration of their qualifications

Applicants must submit:

  • Transcript 
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Brief goals statement explaining their interest in the program

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