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Economics

Washington, D.C. , United States

The Department of Economics at American University prepares graduates to find answers to the important economic questions that face our global society, understanding economic problems in their domestic and international contexts. The university’s location in Washington, DC assists students and graduates in obtaining employment and internships in leading economic institutions, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, research institutes, and the treasury, labor, and commerce departments.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Economics

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Understanding markets, monetary forces, human behavior, and organizational behavior is vital to governments, businesses, and organizations. To prepare you for a career that fits your interests, we offer five distinct tracks: applied economics, development economics, gender analysis in economics, financial economic policy, and applied economics (online only).

$52,770 International

$52,770 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Elementary Education

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Undergraduates seeking teacher certification in elementary education should contact an advisor in the School of Education as early as possible. Admission to the university and declaration of a major does not constitute admission to candidacy in teacher education, which is based on academic and related performance criteria.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Entrepreneurship

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Offered by the Kogod School of Business, the Entrepreneurship (Graduate Certificate) is designed for students who seek to start or grow a new business or social venture, expand an existing venture, or take over a family business.

$52,770 International

$52,770 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Environmental Science

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Environment science has become a nexus of a broad range of global issues including climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource depletion. Environmental sustainability, which combines scientific, economic, and social considerations, provides a valuable framework for addressing these issues.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Environmental Science

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Environmental science is more important today than ever before. American University's Master of Science in Environmental Science gives students the knowledge and leadership skills to confront pressing environmental challenges facing the world, from climate change to renewable energy to food and water security.

$52,770 International

$52,770 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Finance

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Offered by the Kogod School of Business, the Finance (BS) program meets the needs of students pursuing professional financial careers in industrial, financial, governmental, not-for-profit, and consulting organizations. Students complete the business undergraduate core and 24 credits of advanced-level courses providing an in-depth knowledge of finance. Students successfully completing these requirements should be well prepared for professional financial careers, to sit for the first level of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exams, to continue their education in one of KSB’s master’s programs, or to pursue additional study towards a graduate degree at other institutions.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Finance

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Master's of Science in Finance (MSF) program offers an innovative and intellectually sophisticated curriculum that prepares graduates for leadership positions in the financial sector.

$52,770 International

$52,770 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Forensic Accounting

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

The Kogod School of Business graduate certificate in forensic accounting is designed for both professionals looking to advance their career in forensic accounting and those seeking to expand into this exciting field. Students of the program will be well prepared to work in international consulting firms, major corporations, and law enforcement agencies.

$52,770 International

$52,770 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Islamic Finance

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Offered by the Kogod School of Business, the Islamic Finance (Graduate Certificate) is designed for students who seek to enter the field of Islamic finance.

$52,770 International

$52,770 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost