MS Applied Economics at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

The on-campus version of the Master of Science in Applied Economics program (ECAM) is a professional master's degree program designed primarily to enhance the professional development of applied economists. The program is not designed to prepare students for PhD programs in economics. The program prepares students to work as analysts in government agencies, private firms, and non-governmental organizations.

Faculty: Behavioral and Social Sciences | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Microeconomic Analysis, Topics in Applied Macroeconomics, Empirical Analysis I: Foundations of Empirical Research, Empirical Analysis II: Introduction to Economic Models, Empirical Analysis III: Econometric Modeling and Forecasting, Financial Economics. The degree requires 30 credits in total.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: CV/Resume Supplementary Application Introductory Macroeconomics course (grade of B or higher) Introductory Microeconomics course (grade of B or higher) Introductory Calculus course (grade of B or higher in Calculus I, or AP Calculus score of 4 or 5) Applicants have the option to pursue this degree on the College Park campus, the Washington, DC location, or online. Classes are offered in the evening and the curriculum is identical in all programs, however, the programs operate on different academic calendars. The College Park version of the program (ECAM) operates on a traditional semester-based academic calendar and full-time students can complete the degree in as little as 16 months. The DC version of our program (ECAO) and the online program (ECAE) run on a quarter-based academic calendar and full-time students can complete the 10-course degree in 15 months. International applicants who need the University of Maryland to sponsor an F-1 student visa can attend either in-person program, DC or College Park, but not online. Applicants who are unsure about their preferred location or visa requirements should contact [email protected] before submitting an application. The Golden Identification Program is not eligible for Continuing Education Programs (Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, Non-Credit Learning) administered through the Office of Extended Studies. To learn more about Golden ID, click here . Graduate

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Each graduate program sets its own admission requirements and deadlines.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System; the application fee is $90 per program applied to (non-refundable). Deadlines are set by each program.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying

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