MS in Applied Economics and Certificate in Investments
The Master of Science in Applied Economics program and the Carey Business School offer a combined MS in Applied Economics and Certificate in Investments to allow students to exploit the complementary relationship between finance and economics. This enables students to earn both the MS degree and a graduate certificate for a total of 15 courses—eight through the MS in Applied Economics program and seven through Carey Business School.
Admissions Criteria for All Advanced Academic Programs
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the materials and credentials required for all programs, the Master of Science in Applied Economics program also requires:
- One semester of introductory microeconomics, passed with at least a B
- One semester of introductory macroeconomics, passed with at least a B
- One semester of undergraduate statistics, passed with at least a B
- One undergraduate course that covers multivariate calculus, passed with at least a B
Program Requirements
Students pursuing the MS in Applied Economics and Certificate in Investments must complete 15 courses:
- Eight MS in Applied Economics courses
- Seven courses from Carey Business School for the certificate
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MS Applied Economics | ||
| Core Courses - Required: | 9 | |
| Microeconomic Theory | ||
| Macroeconomic Theory | ||
| Econometrics | ||
| Core Courses - Customizable | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Macroeconometrics [Time-Series Analysis] | ||
| Macroeconomic Forecasting [Time Series Analysis] | ||
| Financial Econometrics [Time-Series Analysis] | ||
| Microeconometrics [Cross-Section and Panel Analysis] | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Macroeconometrics [Time-Series Analysis] | ||
| Macroeconomic Forecasting [Time Series Analysis] | ||
| Bayesian Econometrics | ||
| Financial Econometrics [Time-Series Analysis] | ||
| Microeconometrics [Cross-Section and Panel Analysis] | ||
| Cost-Benefit Analysis | ||
| Computable General Equilibrium Modeling | ||
| Machine Learning in Statistics | ||
AS.440.629 | ||
| Monetary Economics | ||
AS.440.631 | ||
| Topics in Macroeconomics and Finance | ||
| Economic Growth | ||
| International Finance (Open Economy Macro) | ||
| Financial Intermediation & Financial Markets | ||
| Economics of Investments and Financial Management | ||
| Behavioral Economics & Finance | ||
| Economics of Derivatives | ||
| Environmental & Resource Economics | ||
| Economics of the Labor Market | ||
| Political Economy | ||
| Industrial Organization | ||
AS.440.659 | ||
| Public Economics | ||
| Development Microeconomics | ||
| International Trade (Open Economy Micro) | ||
| Regional Economics | ||
| Urban Economics | ||
| Economics of Health Care | ||
| Game Theory | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Investments | ||
| Core Courses - Required: | 10 | |
| Accounting and Financial Reporting | ||
| Corporate Finance | ||
| Derivatives | ||
| Fixed Income | ||
| Investments | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 4 | |
| Financial Statement Analysis | ||
| Financial Modeling and Valuation | ||
| Managing Financial Risk | ||
| Financial Crises and Contagion | ||
| Financial Institutions | ||
| Corporate Governance | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Advanced Corporate Finance | ||
| Emerging Markets | ||
| Wealth Management | ||
| Advanced Portfolio Management | ||
| Cryptos and Blockchain | ||
| Advanced Hedge Fund Strategies | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| Data Analytics | ||
| AI Essentials for Business | ||
| Total Credits | 14 | |