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The Department of Economics at UIC offers undergraduate (BA), master’s (MA in Economics and MA in Applied Economics) and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in economics. We are home to roughly 300 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students, and our courses are open to all UIC students regardless of the college in which they are enrolled.

  • Fall 2024 Econ Seminars

    View our Fall 2024 seminar schedule. Wednesday EARL seminars feature current active research of our grad students and faculty, and Friday seminars feature outside scholars presenting current research or recent publications.

  • Webinars for prospective graduate students

    Prospective students are invited to join us for webinars about our MA or PhD program and admission processes. Webinars will be hosted by the director of each program. Fall 2024 webinar dates are forthcoming.

  • Apply for summer or fall admission to the MA in Applied Economics

    Our master’s program now offers either summer or fall admission, depending on an applicant’s prior background. Applications for summer and fall 2025 are open now. Learn more about the MA in Applied Economics.

  • Boost your earning potential with Economics

    A recent paper finds that economics majors have a significant earnings lead over other majors. Find out how Economics could give your career a strong start.

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Nov 20 2024

Ph.D. Webinar for Prospective Students

Wednesday, 9:00 am–10:00 am America/Chicago