International Economics and Finance, Master of Arts at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

A cohort-based, in-person MA in Washington, DC that prepares early- to mid-career professionals for rigorous economic and financial analysis roles, covering advanced economic theory, quantitative economics, econometrics and international economic and financial scenarios. Students in F-1 status may be eligible for the STEM OPT Extension after completing the programme.

Faculty: School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) | Duration: 2 academic years full-time, or 10 months accelerated; 56 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Fourteen courses totalling 56 credit hours: Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, three quantitative methods courses including econometrics, International Trade, International Finance, electives, skills workshops, an Applied Research Project and a Capstone course. A minimum 2.67 cumulative GPA is required to graduate.

Career pathways

International finance, public policy, economic development and research.

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