Master of Arts in Applied Economics 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Western Kentucky University |TopUniversities

Master of Arts in Applied Economics

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. in Applied Economics emphasizes the training of students with backgrounds in economics and other arts and sciences for careers that require strong analytical skills, technical tools, and communication abilities. The skills students learn in the program can be applied to a broad range of subjects. Graduates of our program are employed in both private and public sector as economists, statisticians, data scientists, business intelligence analysts, forecast analysts, consultants and in many other roles. Several of our graduates went on to pursue Ph.D. in economics, finance and public policy. To broaden their skill set, students may also enroll in courses from related graduate programs including the Master in Business Administration, the Master in Public Administration, and the Master in Health Care Administration In addition to coursework, students complete an end-of-program applied project that serves as a capstone experience for the program and also helps build specific technical skills to enhance employability of graduates.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. in Applied Economics emphasizes the training of students with backgrounds in economics and other arts and sciences for careers that require strong analytical skills, technical tools, and communication abilities. The skills students learn in the program can be applied to a broad range of subjects. Graduates of our program are employed in both private and public sector as economists, statisticians, data scientists, business intelligence analysts, forecast analysts, consultants and in many other roles. Several of our graduates went on to pursue Ph.D. in economics, finance and public policy. To broaden their skill set, students may also enroll in courses from related graduate programs including the Master in Business Administration, the Master in Public Administration, and the Master in Health Care Administration In addition to coursework, students complete an end-of-program applied project that serves as a capstone experience for the program and also helps build specific technical skills to enhance employability of graduates.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Applicants seeking admission must meet the following criteria: Minimum undergraduate overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75on a 4.0 scale. Other English Language Requirements: a minimum of 550 on the written TOEFL, a minimum of 213 on the computerized TOEFL, successful completion of ELS Level 112.

12 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

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