Bachelor of Science in Economics - Public Policy Economics
Governments make society-changing policy decisions every year. The economics degree with a concentration in public policy economics at the University of St. Thomas develops your analytical and critical thinking abilities in preparation for positions with local, state, national and international governmental entities, as well as non-governmental organizations. You will also be prepared to pursue graduate study in public policy or economics.
Why Study Economics at St. Thomas?
Our program offers a breadth of courses focusing on topics ranging from econometrics to game theory. We teach you to develop not only the quantitative skills you need to understand the data and information you work with, but also the qualitative skills to interpret and communicate your analysis of various policy decisions effectively. Our graduates go on to pursue graduate school, as well as careers in government, research and business.
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Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We give you the tools you need to transform computers into highly applicable tools. You can go down a variety of career paths with a degree in computer science.
Web Developer, Network Architect, Software Developer, Database Administrator, Computer Systems Analyst,Information Security Analyst
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English Proficiency Requirements
St. Thomas policy requires international students to prove a minimum level of English proficiency for university level studies.
Native English speakers from the following countries are exempted from this requirement: English-speaking Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth Caribbean Countries.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualifications. Score reports must be sent to St. Thomas directly from the testing center and must not be more than 2 years old.
TOEFL iBT: Total score of 80 or higher for direct admission.
IELTS: Total score of 6.5 or higher for direct admission.
Duolingo English Test: Score of 105 or higher for direct admission.
Minnesota English Language Program (MELP): Successful completion of all required Level 4: Advanced ESL classes.
ELS Language Center: Level 112 completion certificate with minimum GPA of 2.25 for direct admission.
SAT: 500 or higher on Evidence Based Reading and Writing for direct admission.
ACT: 21 or higher on both English AND Reading sections for direct admission.
Pearson PTE Academic: Score of 53 or higher.
Oxford Test of English: Total score of 135 or higher for direct admission.
Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 proficiency, C1 Business Higher, B2 Business Vantage): Total score of 176 or higher for direct admission.
GTEC CBT: Score of 1200 or higher
International Baccalaureate (IB): HL English score of 4 or higher
AP exam: score of 4 or higher in English Literature/Composition
Transfer of 28 credits or more from an accredited U.S. college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
West African Exams Council Senior School Certificate: B3 or higher on English for direct admission.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): B+ on English for direct admission.
National Senior Certificate (South Africa): 4 or higher on English Home Language OR 6 or higher on English as Additional Language for direct admission.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
196000 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: N/A
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