Applied Economics, Master of Science

The The Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE) degree program is designed to provide students with much-needed skills to be competitive in the future labor market.

The MSAE allows students to gain a solid foundation in economics, strongly focused on applied quantitative methods and data analysis. In a world increasingly reliant on big data and analytics, the demand for professionals equipped with these skills will continue to increase. At the national level, the MSAE target occupations are projected to grow 14.7% in the next ten years.

Graduating students will develop a robust analytical framework for working in a wide variety of areas, such as business and financial management, market research, international trade, public policy, health economics and public health, and criminal justice and law.

Coursework

The MSAE is a flexible online program set up to accommodate full-time students and working professionals. The MSAE can be completed in as little as one year for those taking a full class load (four classes per long semester and two classes in the summer) or two years or more for those who prefer a slower pace.

Coursework for this program is completed online.

Gain In-Demand Skills

The MS in Applied Economics is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

• Economic modeling of observed economic phenomena
• Data analysis
• Oral and written communication of solutions to problems
• Impact evaluation
• Coding for predictive modeling

Program Breakdown

Brief breakdown of the type, or types, of degree available, their length, available enrollment, and estimated cost.

Category	Degree Summary
Length	30 Credit Hours
Required Courses	Master of Science (MS)
Enrollment	Fall, Spring, Summer
Costs	Rates Per Semester
Admission Materials	Application Materials