Master of Arts in Economics Ilades/ Georgetown University.- Application

Academic Requirements

Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.), or equivalent, with a compatible background for postgraduate study in Economics:

Knowledge of Economics and Statistics

Knowledge of Differential Calculus and Linear Algebra

required documents

Application for Admission (Microsoft Word, Acrobat).

Two letters of recommendation (Microsoft Word, Acrobat)), in sealed envelopes, from professors or others in the academic realm who know the applicant well.

University diploma- original or a notarized copy endorsed by the Chilean Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence.

Official Academic Transcript indicating courses taken, grades, and the corresponding grade scale.

Academic statement of purpose

Curriculum Vitae detallado.

Detailed Curriculum Vitae/Resume.

Note from a medical doctor stating the applicant is in good health.

Two passport photos.

GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ECONOMICS
ILADES/GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSIDAD ALBERTO HURTADO
ERASMO ESCALA 1835
SANTIAGO - CHILE

application process

All application materials must be received by April 30th of each year, to begin their studies in August of the same year.

For applicants seeking scholarships from international organizations, applications should be submitted before October of the previous year. Most international organizations realize their selection process between October and December of each year and the student is required to submit a letter of acceptance in order to qualify for the scholarship.

Decisions on acceptance are made on an individual basis subject to each applicant’s qualifications.

Profession	Quantity	Percent
Economists	244	81%
Engineers	35	12%
Business Administrators	10	3%
Other	12	4%

Sex	Quantity	Percent
Women	82	27%
Men	219	73%

Nationality	Quantity	Percent
Argentina	29	10%
Bolivia	37	12%
Chile	113	38%
Colombia	13	4%
Ecuador	13	4%
Peru	51	17%
Other	45	15%

Age	Quantity	Percent
21/23 years	34	11%
24/26 years	135	43%
27/29 years	76	25%
30/35 years	51	17%
35/40 years	5	2%

Placement
Since 1989, 16 generations of students have completed the Master of Arts in Economics of Georgetown
University. Since 2000, students also receive a Master degree from Universidad Alberto Hurtado.

The Program’s graduates have successfully pursued careers in the private and public sectors of their respective countries, many of them attaining positions of high level responsibility. While some students have chosen to further their education, completing Doctorate degrees, others have pursued careers in research and education.

The distribution of current occupations held by the program graduates is as follows:

	Quantity	Percent
Public Sector	90	38%
Private Sector	48	20%
Universities	46	19%
Central Banks	19	8%
International Organizations	14	6%
Higher Education	23	10%

For additional information regarding the application and selection process applicants should contact the University directly at economia@uahurtado.cl. On our web page, http://www.uahurtado.cl/economia/master/ there is also information regarding visa requirements, airlines, living arrangements, health insurance, etc. Applicants should not hesitate in contacting us with any questions and/or concerns.

Please visit our webpage www.economia.uahurtado.cl