Master of Science in International Political Economy (MS in IPE)
In today's world, politics and the economy are intertwined. The MS in IPE degree offers you an education to succeed in this dynamic, global workforce.
In addition to providing strong analysis and evaluation skills, students will gain exposure to both knowledge of different geographic regions and issues of development, security, and international policy.
More than a half a million employees will leave the government in the next five years, every firm has a global component, and non-profits need people with a broad perspective. Our interdisciplinary degree offers internships, critical analysis and communication skills that will help you
succeed regardless of the changes in the world around you.
We look forward to helping you reach your goals.
MS IPE Quick Facts (printable brochure)
Program Description
The MS in International Political Economy requires a minimum of 36 post-baccalaureate graduate credit hours. Full-time students can complete the degree in an average of four semesters. Students must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 and complete:
- 38 hours of core courses
- 6 hours of theme courses (two classes in one of the following)
- Development
- International Business and Public Policy
- International Negotiations and Security Studies
- 6 hours of area studies (two classes in one of the following regions)
- Europe
- Latin America
- Middle East & Greater Asia
- 6 hours of electives
- Moreover, students must demonstrate a foreign language proficiency equivalent to two years of university-level study in one foreign language before graduation.
For more general information about graduate education at UT Dallas, click here.
MS IPE Admission
Application Process:
- For application deadlines, click here.
- To apply online, click here.
- Documents required as part of the application:
- GRE score
- Official university transcripts from all previous institutions
- Official university transcript showing degree conferral
- A brief narrative (essay) outlining your academic interest
- Three letters of recommendations
- Form for letter of recommendation
- Letters of recommendation should be mailed directly to the PPPE office.
- To check your application status, click here.
Admission Criteria:
Although applications will be reviewed holistically, below are general admission criteria:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.
- An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0.
- A combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 1100, or equivalent score on the GMAT, are desirable for direct admission.
Admission Committee Process:
- Standardized test scores are only one of the factors taken into account in determining admission.
- Decisions are made by committee and are based on all information provided by the applicant.
- Decisions are made on rolling basis.
- Students who have missed the stated university deadlines should contact the program head about the possibility of applying late.
Questions about the application process? Contact Judy Robertson or Jennifer Holmes.
MS IPE Degree & Curriculum Information
Dual Degrees
Students interested in dual degrees should visit with the program heads and design a degree plan that guarantees all degree requirements are met.