Master of Science in Applied Economics

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, D.C. location, on our main campus in College Park (also within the Washington, D.C. metro area), or in our online program. Choose your program below to view the application program code.

Online M.S.

10-course online STEM-designated Master of Science degree.

The online version of our program can be completed by students entirely remotely. Many students take 2 courses per quarter and complete the entire 10-course program in 15 months (5 quarters).

Our online courses have synchronous online class meetings one evening per week (Washington, DC time zone).  While there is some asynchronous online content in all of our courses, students are expected to participate in the weekly synchronous class meetings and to engage with the course instructors and the other students during those meetings.  Students seeking fully asynchronous and self-paced instruction should not enroll in our program. 

Spring and Fall admissions. Cannot sponsor international student visas.

Program Start DateApplicant TypeApplication Deadline
Spring 2025Domestic / Non-F-1 Visa12/11/2024
Fall 2025Domestic / Non-F-1 Visa6/11/2025

Program Code: ECAE

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