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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Economics, PHD
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About the Program
Purdue University’s Online Master’s in Economics program offers career-compatible flexibility for busy professionals over the course of 2-3 years. Designed for individuals who have an interest in learning the tools to analyze and interpret economic data, students will be able to apply those results to decision making in business and public policy environments. Students will have the option to specialize in three unique areas that offer the opportunity to expand applied or theoretical understanding of economics. The specialization options are: - Business and Economics Data Analytics
- Financial Economics
- Public Economics and Policy
Each of these is also offered as a post-baccalaureate certificate, which students may earn to fulfill the requirement: Business and Economics Data Analytics, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate ; Financial Economics, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate ; Public Economics and Policy, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate . Program Website Program Requirements
50 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (9 credits)
Choose courses to total 9 credits. Specialty Areas (12 credits)
Students should take 6 credits in a primary specialty area and 6 credits in a secondary specialty area, listed below. Business and Economics Data Analytics Selectives
Financial Economics Selectives
Public Economics and Policy Selectives
Specialty Electives (0-6 credits)
Choose courses to fulfill remaining credit requirements. In addition to the courses below, students may choose electives from any MGMT, ECON, or OBHR courses that have not fulfilled other requirements. General Electives (32 credits)
Students must take the following courses in order to fulfill their degree requirements: - 16 credit hours in economic theory
- 10 credit hours in econometrics
- 6 credit hours in research methodology
Dissertation Research (xx credits)
Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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