Accelerated Economic Development Program
Economic Development - (4+1) Accelerated Program
Economic development practitioners deal with issues in city, regional and urban planning, demography, economics, geography and mapping, political science, education, infrastructure, marketing, tourism, business recruitment, recreation and hospitality, among other disciplines. And that's only the beginning. A master's degree in economic development from Murray State will prepare you to work in the field of local and regional economic development. Whether you're earning your degree on campus or online, you'll gain classroom and practical training to help you succeed in the real world. Get started today. The accelerated program allows qualified students to complete requirements for the BA/BS or BAB/BSB and MS in Economic Development in 5 years (138 credit hours for MS) rather than 6 years (150 credit hours for MS) by taking up to 12 hours that will count toward both their undergraduate major or area and the graduate degree.
Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business
DEPARTMENT OF Economics and Finance
Average class size
10
Locations
Main campus
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