Study Master of Science in Applied Economics at Lehigh University in the USA, College of Business
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Master of Science in Applied Economics

USA

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What will I learn?

Business school economics programs focused on the master's level are rare. Lehigh's College of Business offers a Master of Science in economics that features intimate interaction with professors and colleagues with very small class sizes. The program is recognized for its top-quality instruction by faculty who have won university teaching awards and whose research is current and relevant.Students have the opportunity to supplement their educational experience with elective courses in finance, international relations, engineering, political science, mathematics, or marketing. While the focal point of this program is on the M.S., there is preparation for optional PhD matriculation. Lehigh University’s College of Business offers a STEM-designated MS degree in Applied Economics. It is a relatively rare economics program because it is one of the few business school programs that is completely focused on the Masters level. While there is the option to apply to continue toward a Ph.D., the focal point of this program is on the Master's degree itself.

Majors

  • Competition and Market Analysis
  • Policy Economics

Which department am I in?

College of Business

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$42,000.00 per year
Living Expenses - $18,040

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Lehigh University

27 Memorial Drive West,

Bethlehem,

Pennsylvania,

18015, Northeast, United States

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$42,000.00 per year
Living Expenses - $18,040

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected May 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Lehigh University

27 Memorial Drive West,

Bethlehem,

Pennsylvania,

18015, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants with strong quantitative backgrounds who lack prerequisites of Intermediate Microeconomics and/or Intermediate Macroeconomics are encouraged to apply to the program. Opportunities exist to complete these prerequisites during the first term of graduate study alongside regular graduate-level courses. The prerequisite courses may not be counted towards the 30 credit hours required for the degree.

The following courses may be taken in a students undergraduate career or at another institution prior to matriculation into the program.

1. Principles of Economics

2. Intermediate Microeconomics

3. Intermediate Macroeconomics

4. Statistics I

5. Calculus I

6. One of the following: Calculus II, Statistics II, Econometrics

  • Essay
  • Resume or CV
  • The GMAT or GRE test score submission is optional* for MS in Applied Economics (MSAE) applicants who have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Unofficial transcripts are accepted when submitting an application. Unofficial transcripts are also acceptable for application review.
  • You will enter your recommender's information through the online application. Once complete, a web link will automatically be emailed to the recommender. Letters from family members or friends will not be considered. Paper copies of letters of recommendation will not be accepted.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Lehigh University

86% of grads & 95.4% of undergrads of 2022 were employed, in continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service 6 months after graduation.

  • Wide range of academic programs from 5 colleges
  • Scholarships and grants available
  • Excellent student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1
  • USD 94,000 average graduate student starting salary

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