College Park location
1102 Morrill Hall
Program Coordinator:
Currently vacant
(301) 405-3557 CPmasters-econ@umd.edu
Washington, DC location
1400 16th Street, NW
Suite 140
Washington, DC 20036
Program Coordinator:
Herman Byrd
(202) 525-4308 DCmasters-econ@umd.edu
Application Information
Before Beginning our
Online Application
Mode of Instruction - Mostly
in person with only limited online offerings Our program is
fundamentally an in-person program, and will remain so.
We do sometimes offer "mostly online" sections of certain
courses. However, students should not assume that online
or "mostly online" sections will be available.
We will communicate with our students
appropriately if it becomes necessary to adjust our
plans. Adjustments could become necessary because of
student preferences, the public health situation, and/or
policy decisions made by the university, and by federal,
state, and local authorities. We will continue to
prioritize the health and safety of our students, instructors,
and staff.
Application deadlines:
For domestic applicants seeking Spring 2023
enrollment: Wednesday December 14, 2022 Please note: The spring
term in our DC location begins on February 27, 2023.
Spring enrollment is only possible for domestic applicants to
the Washington, DC version of our program (ECAO). Spring
enrollment is not possible for international applicants who
would need the University of Maryland to sponsor an F-1
visa. Spring enrollment is also not possible for
domestic applicants who wish to pursue the degree on our main
campus in College Park.
For international or international F-1 visa applicants: Wednesday
February 8, 2023 Please note:
International applicants who will need the University of
Maryland to sponsor an F-1 student visa must apply for fall
enrollment to the College Park version of our program (program
code: ECAM). We do not sponsor visas for students in the
Washington, DC version of our program (ECAO).
International applicants who already reside in the U.S. on
existing visas that permit study (G-4 and H-4 visas, for
example) may apply to either version of the program. For domestic applicants seeking fall 2023
enrollment: Wednesday June 14th, 2023 Please note: Domestic
applicants and international applicants who already reside in
the U.S. on existing visas that permit study (G-4, H-4, etc.)
can apply for fall enrollment in our quarter-based program in
DC, or the traditional semester-based program in College
Park. The curriculum is identical in both
locations. Most domestic applicants prefer the DC
location because it's closer to employers in DC, and the
quarter-based academic calendar is more flexible and more
conducive to pursuing the degree while working during the
day. If you are unsure about which location would be
best for you, please contact masters-econ@umd.edu
before submitting your application.
Standard Admissions
Requirements
1. Applicants must have earned a
four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited
U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S.
institution. International applicants with a 3-year
bachelor's degree should read the information posted on this
page of the UMD Graduate School website.
Applicants with 3-year degrees from India can be admissible,
for example, if their 3-year bachelor’s degree has already
been earned at the time of application, and if their degree is
in economics or a closely related field, with strong grades.
2. Applicants must have earned a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in
all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework.
3. Applicants do not need to have majored in economics as
undergraduates, but they must provide evidence (via
transcript) of having earned grades of B or higher in three
introductory courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and
Calculus. AP scores of 4 or 5 are also acceptable.
4. International and domestic applicants whose previous
degrees were earned in non-English speaking countries must
also meet the minimum TOEFL
or IELTS requirement.
5. A non-refundable application fee of $75 is required.
6. Submitted applications must also include a Statement of
Purpose, resume, and Supplementary
Application form.
Note: Our application
does NOT
require GRE scores or letters of recommendation.
We can often be flexible about the GPA and prerequisite course
requirements. A's and B's in intermediate economics
courses trump lower grades in introductory courses, for
example. Relevant work experience can also be
helpful. Questions about admissions requirements can be
directed to the program director, Dr. John Straub (Straub@umd.edu).
The Application
Applicants can complete the online
application via the link at the bottom of this page.
The application program code depends on whether you want to
enroll in our 10-course Master of Science degree program, or
our 5-course graduate certificate program. It also
depends on whether you want to enroll in our downtown
Washington, DC location, or on our main campus in College Park
(also within the Washington, DC metro area). 4 Program Options
M.S. in Washington, DC: 10-course
STEM-designated Master of Science degree in our downtown
Washington, DC location
(spring and fall admissions, cannot sponsor international
student visas)
Program code:ECAO
M.S. in College Park:10-course
STEM-designated Master of Science degree on our main campus in
College Park
(fall admission only, can sponsor international student visas)
Program code:ECAM
Graduate Certificate in Washington, DC:5-course
graduate certificate in our downtown Washington, DC location
(spring and fall admissions, cannot sponsor international
student visas)
Program code:z074
Graduate Certificate in College Park:5-course
graduate certificate on our main campus in College Park
(fall admission only, cannot sponsor international student
visas)
Program code:z098