Requirements
Degree Requirements
Students need to successfully complete 10 courses to earn our Master of Science in Applied Economics degree: 5 core courses that cover foundational material, and 5 field courses which teach students how to apply these tools to areas of specialization.
The 5 core courses cover microeconomics, macroeconomics and empirical analysis (a 3-course sequence). For the 5 field courses, students choose 5 from a menu of 11 possible courses.degree by completing just the first 5 core courses.
You can also view informational video presentations about our program's curriculum, admissions requirements, and alternative plans of study.
Admissions Requirements
Standard admission requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher
- Introductory macroeconomics course (grade of B or higher)
- Introductory microeconomics course (grade of B or higher)
- Grade of B or higher in introductory college calculus
course (Calc I) (or AP Calculus score of 4 or 5)
We can be flexible on the GPA and course requirements given sufficient justification. For example, we will consider grades in upper-level undergraduate courses and graduate courses. Relevant work experience can also be helpful.
English Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS exams)
If all the previous degrees earned by an applicant were earned in non-English speaking countries, the applicant will also need to submit documentation of English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS exam). The TOEFL or IELTS scores required for admission to the University of Maryland's Graduate School are described here.
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