MS Applied Economics at University of Delaware

Programme overview

The MS in Applied Economics trains students to use analytical skills on questions of human behaviour in the environment, preparing them to address policy questions in government, environmental and consulting settings.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Department: Applied Economics and Statistics | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Study covers microeconomic theory, primary data collection for human dimensions research, and econometric modelling, data management and analysis, with competencies in agriculture and food policy, behavioural, environmental, experimental and resource economics. Students communicate their work through a thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped for careers in government, the environment and consulting.

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Entry requirements

Our master’s degree students are trained to develop a well-rounded understanding of how to solve those meaningful and policy-relevant questions. Our graduates are equipped for careers in all expanses of economics. The complete application, including a fee and GRE scores, must be submitted by Students analyze human behavior to explain the economic decisions people make. This course dives into the foundational models and ideas behind behavioral economics. The goal is to better understand human decision making and improve policy recommendations in response to behaviors that relate to various real-world scenarios. Students develop and analyze surveys and experiments that collect data for economic research. Methods taught include contingent valuation, conjoint analysis, discrete choice experiments, and experimental auctions. Students must have completed prerequisites APEC 801 and STAT 673.

Intake: FALL: February 1: Final deadline to apply

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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