About Economics BA in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Economics is the science of decision-making. It provides a framework for understanding how human interactions and exchanges work. Economists identify and analyze the costs and benefits of financial and policy decisions and look for trends in data.
Whether you pursue the bachelor of arts degree in economics, the BA in economics with a concentration in Applied Economics, or the BA in Economics with a concentration in Healthcare Services Administration, we'll help you develop analytical skills that will enable you to successfully enter any of a number of industries as a professional.
As an economics major at UMass Dartmouth, you'll learn how to:
- collect and analyze micro and macroeconomic data
- evaluate findings from data analysis
- formulate recommendations for business decisions and policymakers
- interpret and forecast market trends
- research economic issues and evaluate policy solutions
Economists pursue careers in business, economic journalism, finance, government, insurance, management, public policy and real estate. Your degree will also prepare you for graduate study in areas such as business, policy, and law.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Highlights
| Established |
1895 |
| College Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Suburban |
| Part Time Courses |
Yes |
| Total number of Students |
8000+ |
| Total faculty |
400+ |
| Mode of Program |
On campus, Online |
| Student to faculty ratio |
16:1 |
| Financial aid |
Micro Scholarships through RaiseMe |
| Tuition Fee Requirements (international) |
30,623 USD |
| English Proficiency test |
Compulsory in major courses subject to waiver |
| Admissions Helpdesk |
admissions@umassd.edu |
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Massachusetts Resident Tuition |
$13,833 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$525 |
| Room and Board |
$14,647 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,572 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$31,777 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$29,578 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$525 |
| Room and Board |
$14,647 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,572 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$47,522 |
