Applied Economics (online) (ECAE)

Graduate Degree Program
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences

ABSTRACT

The Online Master of Science (MS) in Applied Economics provides rigorous training in economic reasoning, formulating and estimating economic models, and utilizing quantitative methods to evaluate policy proposals and programs.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The economics department does not offer fellowships or graduate assistantships to any of the students in the ECAO program.  Domestic students in the program are eligible for the US Department of Education's Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans and Federal Grad PLUS Loans.  Some of our students also have their tuition paid, at least in part, by an employer or other 3rd party.  The University's Financial Services Center provides Third Party Billing when the third party requires a bill from the university.  More information about financial aid is available from the University of Maryland's Office of Student Financial Aid.  

CONTACT

Dr. John Straub, PhD
Program Director
Master of Science Program in Applied Economics
1400 16th Street, NW
Suite 140
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 301.405.3531
Email: Straub@umd.edu

Dr. Amanda Kerr, PhD
Associate Director
Master of Science Program in Applied Economics
1106C Morrill Hall
7313 Preinkert Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.3531
Email: Ackerr@umd.edu

Herman Byrd
Program Coordinator
Master of Science Program in Applied Economics
1400 16th Street, NW
Suite 140
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202.525.4308
Email: DCmasters-econ@umd.edu

Website: http://masters.econ.umd.edu

Courses:  ECON

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Letters of Recommendation (none)
• CV/Resume
• Supplementary Application

*Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

International applicants who need the University of Maryland to sponsor an F1 student visa must apply for Fall enrollment to the College Park version of our program (ECAM).

International applicants who already reside in the U.S. on existing visas that permit study (G4 and H4 visas, for example) may apply to either version of the program, similar to domestic students.

Applicants who are unsure about their preference location should contact masters-econ@umd.edu 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.

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

Program Website: masters.econ.umd.edu 
Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying