Dual MS in Applied Economics and Social and Economic Policy at Northwestern University

A dual-degree programme jointly designed by Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy and the Department of Economics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Students earn two master's of science degrees applying economics to policy in Chinese and US contexts. The programme is STEM-designated, qualifying international students for the F-1 STEM OPT extension if they complete the optional Spring Quarter.

Faculty: School of Education and Social Policy  |  Department: Social and Economic Policy  |  Duration: 10 months in Sha Tin, Hong Kong (August to May) and 10 months in Evanston, Illinois (September to June, including optional Spring Quarter)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Training in applied economic science and analytical skills to evaluate and design policies and programmes, across two campuses.

Career pathways

Economic analysts in public and private sectors, researchers in academia, policymakers in civil service and nonprofits, and business and industry leaders.

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