1.B.A. or B.S. in Economics or Political Economy from an accredited U.S. college or university or an equivalent international credential with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (especially in economics courses).

2.B.S. or B.A. in a natural science or an equivalent area from an accredited U.S. college or university or an equivalent international credential with a GPA of 3.0 or higher AND successful coursework in basic economics (microeconomics and macroeconomics) AND at least one upper level economics course; preferably

econometrics.

3.A solid academic background in quantitative courses including coursework in calculus and statistics and/or econometrics. This may be at either the college level or the high school level via AP courses with test score of 4 or higher. GRE Quantitative score of 157 or higher (70th percentile).

4.All non-native speakers of English must have proven English competence by submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score (see the Admissions page for more information). The TOEFL/IELTS exam requirement may be waived for individuals who have done their undergraduate degree in English in a country where English is an official language.

5.Most non-US students enter the United States using either F-1 student or J-1 exchange visitor visas–student category. Since a student’s academic career can span several years, we encourage you to keep copies of all immigration-related documents related to your stay. This includes copies of your passport, I-20s, DS-2019s, as well as any applications and correspondence submitted to the government for immigration-related benefits, etc.

This challenging 11-month, full-time master's degree program is offered at the Washington, DC campus. The Master of International Economics and Finance (MIEF) positions early-career professionals to excel in rigorous economic and financial analysis roles. The curriculum prepares students to understand advanced economic theories, master professional quantitative and econometrics skills, and assess a wide range of international economic and financial scenarios. Students in this cohort-based program take courses together that increase in complexity throughout the year.