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MS Applied Economics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Applied Economics MS program prepares students for careers in both public and private sectors, as well as further graduate study. All students are required to complete a semester-long mathematical treatment of optimization theories and economic models that emphasize cost-benefit analysis. In addition, students will be trained in the statistical economic (econometric) models that are used to evaluate and quantify theoretical relationships and forecast counterfactual economic outcomes.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Econometrics, Macroeconomic Theory, Microeconomics Theory, Seminars, Electives, Plan A Thesis, Plan B Project. Coursework offered on both the A-F and S/N grading basis must be taken A-F.

Career pathways

The Applied Economics MS program prepares students for careers in both public and private sectors, as well as further graduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Coursework covering: i) principle and intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, ii) univariate and multivariate differential and integral calculus, and iii) introductory statistics Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Admission tests: GRE. Applicants must submit scores from the General Test of the GRE, three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's scholarship and research potential, a complete set of college or university transcripts, and a clearly written statement of academic and career interests, goals, and objectives, and a diversity statement. For complete application instructions, visit the website: https://apec.umn.edu/graduate/admissions. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits

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