Master of Science in the Field of Applied Economics (STEM)

The master of science (MS) in applied economics provides students with the tools needed to succeed as economists in today’s data-driven world. The program teaches students how to draw meaningful implications from economic data, to apply economic theory and quantitative methods to answer real-world policy questions, and to integrate economic analysis into their professional lives.

The program helps students develop the ability to communicate ideas through coursework, workshops, and intensive data and economic analysis. The program is offered both full- and part time to accommodate students’ work schedules. Graduate certificate programs in areas such as data science, budget and public finance, accountancy, financial management, and digital marketing may be pursued simultaneously.

Graduates of the applied economics program are prepared for positions as economic analysts in government, private consulting firms, financial institutions, international organizations, and applied policy research institutions. Coursework integrating academic scholarship with hands-on research and data projects prepares graduates to enter the job market with proven skills to succeed as economists in today’s data-driven world.

Program students come from the United States and around the world and are a mix of recent graduates and students with years of work experience.

This is a STEM designated program.

Visit the program website for additional information.

Visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences website for application requirements.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Graduate Studies
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107
Washington DC 20052

For additional information about the admissions process visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact for questions:

askccas@gwu.edu
202-994-6210 (phone)
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.

30 credits, including 18 credits in required courses and 12 credits in elective courses.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required
ECON 6300	Mathematical Methods for Economics
ECON 6301	Applied Microeconomic Theory
ECON 6305	Applied Macroeconomic Theory
ECON 6374	Probability and Statistics for Economics
ECON 6375	Applied Econometrics
ECON 6376	Time Series Analysis
Electives
12 credits in elective Economics (ECON) courses at the 6000 level or above selected in consultation with the program director.
Note: ECON 6217, ECON 6218, and ECON 6219 cannot be used to fulfill the elective requirement. With program approval, students can select up to two graduate-level courses offered by the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, School of Business, School of Public Health, and/or School of Engineering and Applied Science to fulfill the elective requirement. Courses in other graduate programs also can meet this requirement with program approval.

Master of Science in the Field of Applied Economics (STEM)

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