Admission Requirements

• A strong background in mathematics
  • Required: at one semester of calculus taken in the mathematics department (not business calculus) with good performance
  • Strongly suggested: additional semesters of calculus and one semester of statistics
• A background in economics
  • Best to have taken at least intermediate-level microeconomics and macroeconomics
• We also consider test scores (either GRE or GMAT accepted), particularly quantitative scores, and undergraduate grade point average, particularly in math and economics courses.
  • GRE/GMAT is currently optional, but we recommend it, particularly for international applicants.
• For international students only: perform adequately on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

How To Apply

1. Complete online application here;
2. Send GRE or GMAT scores to the Graduate School (institution code: R-1459);
3. Have all official transcripts sent to the Graduate School;
4. Include 2 letters of recommendation with your online application. We strongly recommend that these are from FACULTY who have taught you in economics or mathematics classes, not work supervisors or personal friends;
5. International Applicants only:
   1. Have official transcripts evaluated by an external agency such as WES
   2. Send TOEFL scores to the Graduate School (use code #1459)

When To Apply

• Applications are received and considered on a rolling basis. To be considered for funding, we suggest applying by March.
• Prospective students should submit all application materials by late June to be considered for admission.
• International applicants should submit all application materials by late April to be considered for admission.