Degree Requirements: 30 Credit Hours
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be admitted as a Degree Student.
Admission into the Master of Science in Applied Economics program is competitive. To be considered, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Undergraduate GPA: minimum of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale
- Completed courses in calculus, statistics, macroeconomics, and microeconomics (intermediate level micro and macro courses are strongly preferred) with a minimum grade of “C” in each course and a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in the required courses.
- Submit an up-to-date resume detailing both education and work experience. While work experience is not required, relevant experience may be considered in the admissions process.
Application Deadlines
The deadlines for completed applications are as follows:
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| Final |
July 15 |
November 15 |
Does not admit |
Admission to the program is competitive and decisions are made shortly after a complete application has been received. Since seats are filled as decisions are made, applicants are encouraged to complete their application as soon as possible so that there is enough time to address any application deficiencies well ahead of the final deadline.
Graduate Transfer or Transient Credit
The Parker College of Business only accepts graduate transfer or transient credit hours from AACSB accredited programs not to exceed six (6) credit hours subject to review and approval by the MSAE Program Advisor.
Admission Appeals
Applicants who are denied admission may appeal to the Parker College of Business Graduate Curriculum and Programs Committee (GCPC). Factors that the GCPC may consider for admission will include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Probability of success in the program.
- The diversity the applicant brings to the degree program.
- Space availability in the program.
The GCPC will make its decision based on the best interests of the program. Its options include, but are not limited to, the following: admit with no restrictions, admit with restrictions, or deny.
