The MS in Economics and Policy Analysis (MS-EPA) gives students a distinguished and marketable set of skills in economic theory as it applies to business and economic policy analysis. Students learn how to conduct statistical and econometric research grounded in sound economic models using data from multiple sources on different issues. In addition, students will be able to explain their results and policy recommendations not only to economists, but also to politicians, and the general public.
MS-EPA graduates can find employment in the private sector working for corporations in governmental relations departments, in federal and state governmental agencies, in trade associations or lobbying firms, or in the not-for-profit sector.
Undergraduate students will apply to the combined degree program during their sophomore/junior year. Students must complete ECO 105, ECO 106, ECO 305, MAT 135 or equivalent, MAT 137 or equivalent before being admitted to the program. Students who begin the program in the fall quarter, typically take the following graduate level courses during their senior year
Students who begin the program in winter or spring quarters, will select graduate courses in consultation with the Director of the MS in Economics and Policy Analysis Program.
The three graduate courses will count towards completion of the BA and will also count towards completion of the MS-EPA. Students may count their three graduate courses as major or open electives. One of the graduate level courses may count as an advanced elective for the Economics Honors Track if the minimum grade of B- is met. The undergraduate degree will be awarded at the completion of all undergraduate work while the MS-EPA will be awarded upon completion of the remaining graduate level work.
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4 January 2025
Lincoln Park Campus
2400 North Sheffield Avenue,
CHICAGO,
Illinois,
60614, United States
You are considered an international freshman applicant if you have been educated outside of the U.S. at any time during secondary school (high school).
English proficiency requirement
Students educated outside the U.S. for secondary school (high school) are required to submit an exam score that meets our English proficiency requirement.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 on the IELTS Academic
TOEFL - 80 on the IBT TOEFL with no subsection lower than 17
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 on the DET
SAT - minimum evidence based reading and writing score of 540
ACT - minimum reading score of 18 and English score of 20
PTE Academic - minimum English academic score of 53
Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test - 59 on the PdT overall with no subsection lower than 17
Application Deadlines: Early Action - Nov. 15; Regular Notification - Feb 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
92 percent of DePaul undergraduate students enter into professional employment or continue their studies within sixth months of graduating.