Master of Science in Applied Economics - Applied Economic Analysis

The Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE) degree is for individuals seeking careers as economic, market or financial analysts in industry, government, or the financial sector. The program provides students the solid grounding in economic theory and the working knowledge of advanced quantitative methods needed to succeed as business economists, market or financial analysts, economic researchers, government staff economists, or economic consultants. In contrast to traditional, purely academic programs in economics, Marquette's MSAE program concentrates on developing and applying practical skills which can be used to solve real problems confronting business and government. The curriculum is designed to produce practitioners who can design, develop and interpret economic models. Courses emphasize the application of economic theory and the use of quantitative techniques rather than their theoretical underpinnings. Communication skills also are stressed through frequent written and oral presentations and applied projects. The program is usually completed in three or four semesters.

Admission to the MSAE program requires that applicants have successfully completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). For those below the 3.0 requirement, please contact us to see if other qualifications may be used to help fulfill this requirement. Qualified applicants are expected to have completed coursework in economics through intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and at least one course in both basic statistics and calculus at the college level. Applicants without the required background will be required to make up the deficiency either through remedial coursework or an approved program of self-study. Although it is strongly recommended that students begin the program in the fall semester, applicants for the spring semester will be considered. Application requirements: Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges except Marquette1 Minimum 3.00 GPA Official test scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Exam (GRE). See the GMAT/GRE Waiver policy to see if you're eligible for a waiver Essay questions on the application form Resume or job profile Two letters of recommendation Possible interview Additional requirements for international students: Official TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency Possible interview An IELTS total score of 6.5 or higher for each section will be required for admission. International students should have an adequate command of both written and spoken English, usually evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based version or 80 on the internet-based version (a minimum of 20 on each section).