Master of Science in Economics

In organizations of all sizes and sectors — from finance to government and regulatory agencies — there is a need for experienced professionals who can see past short-term turbulence to examine long-term trends.The Master of Science in Economics program from the Drexel School of Economics integrates training in core economics, rigorous quantitative methods and policy analysis to give students an understanding of how markets and economies function. Required classes for this STEM-designated degree provide a solid foundation in the more technical areas of economics, including micro- and macroeconomic theory, statistics and econometrics.Informed by Drexel’s over 100-year history of partnering with industry leaders, such as Comcast, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, JPMorgan Chase, UBS and more, the program features renowned faculty and a curriculum built on experiential learning — allowing students to put their skills in data analysis and forecasting into practice through real-life data sets and applications.This master’s program is ideal for those interested in becoming practitioners in industry, the financial sector, government, regulatory agencies or international organizations. Available options for rigorous training in mathematics and advanced theory also make this program ideal for students who aspire to a PhD in Economics or plan to work in economic research.Complete in as little as 18 months

Transcripts from all institutions attended are required One letter of recommendation is required from either a professional or academic referenceApplicants can upload their CVresum as part of their application or through the  Applicant Portal  Applicants are required to submit a personal statementessay that addresses the following areasFuture career goalsHow this graduate degree will allow you to grow professionallyWhy you are choosing Drexel Universitys LeBow College of BusinessAnything additional about your personal or professional experiences that will support your growth in leadership community and personal developmentSuggested personal statementessay length is one page single spaced to two pages double spaced 300 to 500 words. Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master’s status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.