Admissions 

Admissions Requirements & Application Materials

Elevate your career with the University of Florida’s 100% online Master’s in Economics with a concentration in Econometrics and Data Analysis. Designed for professionals ready to lead in a data-driven world, this one-year program combines advanced coursework with practical applications to prepare you for tackling complex economic challenges. Explore the graduate program’s admission requirements and review the application materials to start your journey to an Economics master’s degree today.

Applications are evaluated as they are received and decisions are made on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply, the sooner you can receive your admissions decision and begin to prepare for your first semester.

Academic Qualifications

Our program seeks the following academic qualifications in applicants. 

• Bachelor’s Degree:
  • Earned from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA). 
• Prerequisite undergraduate courses:
  • Intermediate Microeconomics 
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Introductory Statistics
  • Completion of an undergraduate econometrics course is strongly preferred. 
• GRE Scores 

Application Materials

When you are ready to apply, collect the following materials and submit them via UF’s graduate application. Have questions? Our admissions team is here to help you navigate the process, email us at econ-masters@ufl.edu or call (800) 327-4218.   

Transcript Submission 

Official transcript should be sent directly from the institution to graduate@admissions.ufl.edu or:  

Mail to: 
UF Admissions
PO Box 114000
201 Criser Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

Resume  

Your resume should be current and highlight previous professional and academic experience, as well as achievements and awards.

Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires the inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please be sure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.

GRE Scores

Applicants are required to complete the GRE test and submit their scores.

Two Letters of Recommendation   

Letters of recommendation can be academic, professional, or personal. At least one academic letter is preferred. Letters of recommendation should describe the applicant’s academic training and technical skillset.  

Personal Statement   

This one-page personal statement should address the applicant’s academic and professional interests and describe how this program fits within their longer-term professional goals. 

Application Fee  

Applicants pay a one-time $30.00 non-refundable application fee. An additional processing fee is applied for credit card payments.