Applied Economics

MS

Why study Applied Economics?

Do you want to learn from leaders in the field about advanced econometrics, industrial organization, urban, regional, and labor economics? Do you want a graduate degree in economics that offers you exceptional job placement and the opportunity for significant career advancement opportunities? Are you looking for a master's program in economics that offers you the opportunity to study either full or part time?

The MS in Applied Economics at University of Cincinnati provides our students with a solid training in economic theory and applications, and also provides a very strong background in applied econometrics. By the end of the program, our students understand how to build sensible models based upon economic principles, and how to actually estimate, test, interpret, and explain these models.

Program highlights:

  • Graduates satisfy all requirements to take the Certified Business Economist® exam from the National Association for Business Economics (NABE)
  • Hands-on research experience in partnership with the Kautz-Uible Economics Institute and the UC Economics Center
  • STEM discipline recognition for international students

Admission Requirements

Please review the application checklist for admission requirements and information regarding prerequisite courses.

Note: If you are admitted to the program without prerequisite course(s), they may either be completed before enrollment or as a part of your program (resulting in additional credits and cost before graduation).

Over the past five years, more than half of our Master of Science in Applied Economics students accepted a full-time position before graduation. Our graduates earn an average starting salary in excess of $80,500 and are hired by companies including Amazon, J.P. Morgan Chase, Nielsen, and Procter & Gamble.

The MS in Applied Economics degree provides students with an exceptional set of applied economic and econometric analytical tools that have demonstrated value in the marketplace. Graduates enjoy success as:

  • Analysts in market research, insurance, healthcare, banking, and finance
  • Positions with consulting firms as well as in public-sector planning and economic analysis organizations
  • Excellent preparation for further study in a PhD program. Over the last several years, we have placed graduates in PhD programs at Indiana, Vanderbilt, Oregon, Duke, University of Texas, Purdue University, and others.
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The degree of Master of Science is granted to those who satisfactorily complete the required course work, carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above. The degree must be completed within five years of acceptance into the program. All students must contract for graduation and be enrolled for at least one credit hour of study during the academic year of graduation.

Please review our English Proficiency Requirements for International Students on this page.

Note: If you are an international student, please include your converted GPA using the WES iGPA Calculator in addition to your non-converted GPA and class (if applicable), as well as the country where you received your degree. 

If your bachelor’s degree is a three-year degree you must submit the free WES degree equivalency tool.  

Explore unique opportunities, faculty, and resources available in Lindner College of Business Economics Department

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines can be found on the Lindner admissions website. 

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business holds AACSB accreditation. AACSB International business accreditation is an achievement earned only by programs of the highest caliber. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and less than 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation.

Contact Information

Carl H. Lindner College of Business Admissions
Carl H. Lindner Hall
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-7020
graduate@uc.edu

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Program Code: 22MAS-APEC-MS