Admission requirements

Master of Science or Master of Arts

Admission to the Master’s program in the Department of Economics is online at www.pdx.edu/admissions/apply-to-grad-school. In addition to the University admissions requirements, department requirements are:

1. GPA: Admission to the Economics program is highly competitive and requires a minimum of a 3.00 GPA in overall undergraduate coursework.
2. Coursework: Courses in Mathematical Economics and Advanced Calculus are recommended but not required. The required undergraduate courses for admission are:
   1. Intermediate Microeconomics (Ec 415 or Ec 311; Ec 415 is preferred)
   2. Intermediate Macroeconomics (Ec 312)
   3. Statistics (Stat 452)
   4. Econometrics (Ec 469)
   5. Univariate and Multivariate Calculus (Mth 254)
   6. Linear Algebra (Mth 261)
3. Testing: The GRE is no longer required for admission. If an applicant has taken it, they have the option to include the report in the application. Demonstration of English proficiency is required for University admission for some international students. See University English language proficiency requirements.
4. Recommendations: Three (3) letters of recommendation, at least two of which must be from economics professors.
5. Statement of Purpose: An essay up to 750 words on goals and aspirations for entering and completing the graduate program.
6. Application/Transcripts: Transcripts from ALL other institutions (other than PSU) you have attended. If you are admitted to the program, you will need an official transcript sent directly from your other institutions to the Graduate School.

The Department of Economics awards Graduate Assistantships on a competitive basis each year, subject to available funding. Applicants who meet the admission criteria and who wish to apply for a Graduate Assistantship must submit their application by January 25th.