Applied Economics
- Degree Levels:
- Master
- Delivery Options:
- St. Cloud (On Campus)
Applied Economics M.S.
As a student of Applied Economics, you will be prepared to work at a private firm or government agency in forecasting, market research or policy analysis. You will be learning in a program that emphasizes the practical aspects of economic theory and provides a solid foundation in advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and forecasting. Coursework focuses on economic theory, applications of theory, research methods and empirical analysis.
The Data Analytics graduate certificate is easily attained alongside the Applied Economics M.S. Undergraduate students may explore completing a BA in Business Economics and the MS in Applied Economics in five years.
The M.S. in Applied Economics at St. Cloud State University is a STEM designated program.
Program Requirements
Economics in the Herberger Business School
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The St. Cloud State Advantage
- Core classes are offered online.
- Opportunities available to engage in research and publications with faculty members.
- Degree prepares students for jobs in business, government and non-profit institutions that require advanced quantitative skills as well as Ph.D. programs in economics, applied economics, and finance.
- All faculty hold doctorates in economics.
- Faculty research has been published in "American Economic Review," "Economics Letters," "Journal of Economic Education," "Journal of International Economics," "Journal of Money, Credit and Banking," "Public Choice" and the "Rand Journal of Economics.
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 15 | May 15 | July 15 |
| Spring | November 15 | September 15 | November 15 |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Graduate Director: Dr. Kenneth Rebeck
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