Economics, MS

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 .

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Program Requirements

30 Credits Required

Concentrations

Departmental concentrations:

• Advanced Theory
• Applied Economics/Business

Additional Information

Combined degree for Purdue STEM majors: Current Purdue STEM undergraduates can apply up to 9 credit hours of coursework to both a BS and an MS degree in Economics. After graduation, these students are able to finish the MS program online as they pursue their careers.

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