Master of Science in Applied Economics

The MS in Applied Economics provides our students with a solid training in economic theory and applications, and also provides a very strong background in applied econometrics. By the end of the program, our students understand how to build sensible models based upon economic principles, and how to actually estimate, test, interpret and explain these models.
The MS in Applied Economics degree provides students with an exceptional set of applied economic and econometric analytical tools that have demonstrated value in the marketplace. Graduates enjoy success as:

Analysts in market research, insurance, healthcare, banking, and finance
Positions with consulting firms as well as in public-sector planning and economic analysis organizations
Excellent preparation for further study in a PhD program. Over the last several years, we have placed graduates in PhD programs at Indiana, Vanderbilt, Oregon, Duke, University of Texas, Purdue University, and others

A bachelor's degree. The degree does not need to be in economics. Your undergraduate GPA needs to be a 3.0 or higher. Your bachelor's degree must be completed prior to enrollment in the program.

Completion (with a grade of B or better) of: An introductory-level course in microeconomic theory; An introductory-level course in macroeconomic theory; One semester or two quarters of college-level calculus; One course in college-level statistics.

English proficiency is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. Students can satisfy this requirement by obtaining: a TOEFL score of at least 90 (internet-based), or 233 (computer-based), or 577 (paper-based) or a IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) minimum score of 68.