Master of Arts in Applied Economics (Accelerated)

The accelerated master's program in applied economics allows Western Michigan University undergraduate economics majors to begin to accumulate credits toward the completion of a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. When admitted to the accelerated program with senior standing, students may take up to 12 credit hours of designated 5000- and 6000-level courses for graduate credit. These designated courses may be used in completion of both the bachelor’s degree and the master’s degree. ECON 5040 must be included in the 12 credit hours. Other courses are selected in consultation with the department’s Director of Graduate Programs and the department’s Director of Undergraduate Programs.