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    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA)

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    Boston, USDual DegreeIn-person20 months
    STEM-OPT
    $166,675.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    33%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    121
    Cohort
    students
    80
    Credits

    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University is a 80-credit, 20-month, in-person Dual Degree program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $166,675 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Dual degree program combining MBA from Questrom School of Business and MA in Economics from Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, focusing on management and quantitative economics. Covers core business courses, economic theory, quantitative methods, micro- and macroeconomics.

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    88 (QS World University Rankings) | 46 (US News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min While a quantitative GRE score above the 80th percentile may indicate readiness for graduate-level study, it is neither required nor determinative
    GMAT
    optional
    Min The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test is required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 100 Overall Score (25 recommended in each section). Internet-based Test (iBT) only. We do not accept “MyBest Scores.”
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 7.0 Overall Band Score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $126,857.00
    Avg starting salary
    $20,969.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University is $166,675 across 80 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University is structured around 20 months and 80 credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Economics (MBA/MA) at Boston University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 33%.