The University of Illinois' online school offers a bachelor's degree in economics to be completed entirely online. The program includes topics such as financial accounting, statistics for business and economics, macroeconomics, principles of financial management, history of economic thought and principles of marketing. The school gives admission preference to students who demonstrate a need for online learning, such as work or care giving responsibilities, plus those who already have 54 hours of college credit with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
All applicants must have completed undergraduate coursework in statistics, behavioral sciences, accounting and math. A letter of intent is required; letters of reference are recommended but not required. Students in the online program receive a lowered tuition rate regardless of whether they are Illinois residents.
University of Illinois
400 Engineering Hall
1308 West Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801
800-252-1360
uillinois.edu
Earn a master's degree in applied economics through the University of North Dakota's online and distance education program. Completed in as little as just over two years, the program includes classes in empirical methods in economics, mathematics for economics, applied economic analysis, advanced price theory, plus an internship and a thesis project. Some courses are held at set, live times for which students must be available. Others provide recorded lectures and materials to learn at your own pace. Students also receive online tutoring, online library access and academic advising.
Students will qualify for in-state tuition rates regardless of address. Diplomas hold the University of North Dakota's insignia; no notation is added about having completed the program online. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (any major) with a minimum of 20 semester credits in economics and a minimum grade point average of 2.75.
University of North Dakota
3264 Campus Rd.- Stop 9021
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9021
800-342-8230
und.edu
Students beginning their studies in economics may be interested in Ashford University's online Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics program. Students take each class one at a time, for five weeks each, with assignmentscompleted on your own time (there's no requirement to be online at a specific time or day). Topics include principles of macroeconomics, business law, principles of accounting, international finance, strategic planning for organizations, principles of finance and personal and organizational ethics. Students who wish to take their education further may be interested in Ashford's "Smart Track" program, where they may earn master's level credits while completing a bachelor's degree.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 22 years old. All enrollees must have a variety of computer hardware and software peripherals, including the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet access, email, 1 GB free disk space and a web browser.
Ashford University
400 North Bluff Blvd.
Clinton, IA 52732
866-711-1700
ashford.edu