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Political Economy of International Migration

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0047 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0047
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course investigates theories of and empirical evidence concerning (1) why humans migrate internationally, (2) their geographic destination and duration of stay in the host nation, (3) their labor market and fiscal effects, (4) their health and use of public medical assistance, and (5) the amount, frequency, mechanisms, and effects of remitting money to their home country.

Prerequisites

ECON 101 and 102

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0047

Enrolled / Capacity

9 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Phillip Granberry

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

Tuition Details