MA/MS in Economics

This master's in applied economics combines rigorous economic analysis with practical skills for career advancement. It looks for students who care about applied research and have an aptitude for quantitative methods. The program totals 30 credits and is taught on campus to both domestic and international students. Full-time students can finish within one calendar year, and part-time study is also available. Cohorts include people arriving straight from undergraduate study as well as those with some work experience. Graduates are expected to handle complex economic questions and support data-driven decisions. Applicants for fall enrollment have a priority consideration date in mid-January and a final date at the start of April. Students work with practical tools of economic research rather than only theory, and the curriculum is organized around applied skills.