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The George Mason's online MA in Economics prepares and inspires tomorrow's economic thought leaders in government, policy institute, business, or nonprofit settings. As students master the Mason style of economics, they learn to confront real-world economic problems with practical and informed solutions. Through this program, students will be able to engage with George Mason's unique approach to economics that fuses the scholarship of public choice, Austrian, and experimental economics. Students will also begin developing informed and thorough research in government, policy institute, business, or nonprofit settings, both individually and as team members. Career outlook in this program include job opportunities such as Actuary, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Economic Analyst, Investment Analyst, Legislative Correspondent, Market Researcher, Operations Associate, Quantitative Analyst, Policy Analyst, Program Manager, Research Scientist, Senior Consultant, and Statistician.
Program overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The George Mason's online MA in Economics prepares and inspires tomorrow's economic thought leaders in government, policy institute, business, or nonprofit settings. As students master the Mason style of economics, they learn to confront real-world economic problems with practical and informed solutions. Through this program, students will be able to engage with George Mason's unique approach to economics that fuses the scholarship of public choice, Austrian, and experimental economics. Students will also begin developing informed and thorough research in government, policy institute, business, or nonprofit settings, both individually and as team members. Career outlook in this program include job opportunities such as Actuary, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Economic Analyst, Investment Analyst, Legislative Correspondent, Market Researcher, Operations Associate, Quantitative Analyst, Policy Analyst, Program Manager, Research Scientist, Senior Consultant, and Statistician.
Admission Requirements
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88+
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67+
Though a degree in economics is not required, applicants must have earned a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited university. It's also recommended that applicants have completed the following before enrolling in our graduate courses: Intermediate microeconomics; Intermediate macroeconomics; At least one semester of calculus AND At least one semester of statistics.
18 Months
Jan
May
Tuition fees
Domestic
28,050 USD
International
28,050 USD
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Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Program overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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