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Undergraduate Preparation
Completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent from a non-U.S. institution, is necessary for enrollment in the graduate program. Applicants to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs typically have completed coursework in economics through both intermediate microeconomic and intermediate macroeconomic theory. Master's degree candidates should have had at least one course in statistics and one course in calculus. Ph.D. degree applicants should have a mathematics background that includes a rigorous two-semester sequence in differential and integral calculus and a semester of linear algebra.

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Deficiencies
Deficiencies A student without the appropriate background in economics or mathematics may be admitted, but will be considered deficient. The student will have to complete an approved program of deficiency courses prior to formal admission to the graduate program. Completion of deficiencies is normally achieved during the first semester of study.

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Application Requirements

• Graduate College Application
• Official Transcripts
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Graduate Assistantship Application (optional)
• Official GRE Scores - Scores of 70th percentile or better in the Quantitative portion are highly desired.
• Official TOEFL Scores - Required for students from countries where the native language is not English
• Financial Guarantee - Required for Foreign Applicants

Admission
Applications for the Master's and Ph.D. programs are reviewed by the Department's Graduate Admissions Committee. Refer to the table for a list of materials applicants must submit. Foreign students are also required to provide a guarantee of financial responsibility. The Department will provide such a guarantee for students who are awarded half-time assistantships. Applications for admission and financial aid should be obtained from the Department. Please contact:

Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
PO Box 210023; The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0023
Phone: (520) 621-2421
email: garec@ag.arizona.edu

or request an application (with application instructions) online

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Financial Support
A majority of students in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs receive financial assistance, usually in the form of research and teaching assistantships. In view of the reasonable cost of living in Tucson, the real income offered by these stipends is relatively high and covers basic costs of living. The assistantships also carry waivers of out-of-state tuition and health inurance (exclusive of dental and eyewear). A small number of in-state tuition waivers are available to students with a GPA above 3.4. Several scholarships are available for academically qualified students. Frequently, a student not awarded an assistantship may be employed by the Department to aid in research work. Students who do not receive assistantships may also hold part-time jobs outside the University.

The University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language maintains a site with a lot of information about the cost of living and everyday life in Tucson.

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the Ph.D.

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