Catholic University of America — School of Business and Economics

http://iedm.cua.edu/peacecorps.cfm

Program Type:

Coverdell Fellows

Department:

School of Business and Economics

Admissions Deadlines:

July 15 for Fall admission, December 1 for Spring admission, April 1 for Summer admissions

Admissions Cycle:

Rolling admissions.

Program Start:

Fall, Spring, or Summer.

Program Founded:

March, 2013

Benefits

IEDM program will provide the following financial assistance:

• Two scholarships of fifty percent of the total tuition ($20,800) to the most qualified Coverdell Fellows based on merits (these are GPA and GRE or GMAT scores).
• All Coverdell Fellows applying to the program will be waived of the application fee ($50).
• Additional sources offered to all candidates (including Coverdell Fellows): CUA graduate work-study positions, and merit-based scholarships awarded by the IEDM program (ten scholarships of ten percent of the total tuition, and two scholarships of fifty percent of the total tuition).

 

Description

On average, Coverdell Fellows are expected to dedicate three hours per week to the ARP during the one-year duration of the master’s degree.  To obtain the degree, Coverdell Fellows must pass the final presentation and paper before obtaining the master’s degree. In the final paper and presentation Coverdell Fellows must demonstrate command of economics and management skills and specifically of applied econometrics, market research and integral neuroeconomics techniques. Fellows who do not develop an ARP could work on an internship at an organization approved by academic advisor.

Requirements

1. Complete and submit the Catholic University of America application form.
2. GRE or GMAT scores
3. Official transcripts
4. Three academic or professional letters of recommendation
5. A written statement of purpose, indicating why you desire to pursue a Master in Integral Economic Development Management and how your education and employment preparation has led you to make this choice.
6. Three prerequisite courses are required for entry to the program: Introduction to Macroeconomics, Introduction to Microeconomics, and Statistical Analysis or Statistics for Business and Economics.

Admissions decisions will be made on a holistic basis, considering all aspects of the application. Candidates may be invited to an interview with the program director and/or a faculty member.

All candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible before the deadlines. It usually takes three to four weeks to receive a decision after complete application has been submitted. Students will be notified of decisions via e-mail.

For inquiries about Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, call 855.855.1961 x1440.