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14 Master's degrees offered by the university
Analytical Political Economy
The Master in Analytical Political Economy program at Duke University offers a quantitatively rigorous curriculum rooted in economic and political theory, application, and analysis. Students have the opportunity to gain experience with economic and mathematical modeling along with a deep understanding of how and why policies are developed and implemented.
Finance and Economics
The MS track in Finance and Economics at Duke University stresses the courses STA 521 and STA 610 that are critical core/foundations for students to develop skills and experience in the basic statistical methodologies relevant as they move into such areas.
Political Science
Built around an international Duke faculty, the Master of Arts in Political Science program from Duke University offers the perfect launch to a career in political discourse.
Bioethics and Science Policy
The Master of Arts in Bioethics and Science Policy program at Duke University is the only program in the country that combines bioethics, tech ethics, and science policy to teach students how to thoughtfully identify, analyze, and propose solutions to address cutting edge and historical developments in science, medicine, technology and policy.
East Asian Studies
Students in the Master of Arts in East Asian Studies program at Duke University engage in the interdisciplinary study of China, Japan and/or Korea.
Social Science and Policy
The Social Science and Policy degree at Duke University stresses the courses that are critical core/foundations for students to develop skills and experience in the basic statistical methodologies as well as relevant computer programming as they move into such areas.
Tech Ethics and Science Policy
The Master of Arts in Tech Ethics and Science Policy at Duke University explores the ethical dilemmas resulting from these changes and the policymaking methods to translate those discussions into actionable policy recommendations.
Economics and Computation
The Master in Economics and Computation program offered by Duke University combines the strengths of the Departments of Economics and Computer Science to educate students in these important computational skills linked to economics, and to prepare them for Ph.D. studies or careers in economics, finance, government, and business.
Economics
The Master of Arts in Economics program offered by Duke University is designed to give students a quantitative approach to economics with the flexibility to tailor the degree to fit their future goals.
Environmental Management (with concentration in Environmental Economics and Policy)
Students enrolled in the Master in Environmental Management (with concentration in Environmental Economics and Policy) program at Duke University learn to inform effective solutions for today’s national and international environmental problems by analyzing how households, businesses, governments and other stakeholders react to existing and proposed environmental and resource policies.
Environmental Engineering (Environmental Engineering and Public Policy)
The Environmental Engineering (Environmental Engineering and Public Policy) degree at Duke University builds innovative thinkers and authentic leaders.
National Security Policy
The Duke University National Security Policy program is for those currently working in national security who have at least seven years of work experience. The program requires occasional trips to Duke for on-campus immersion, so applicants from the Southeast region may find it easier to participate.
International Development Policy
The Duke University Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) is a unique, flexible interdisciplinary degree program that trains mid-career professionals who plan to dedicate their careers to policy-making and public service in and for developing countries.
Slavic and Eurasian Cultures
Students typically enter the Master of Arts Degree in Slavic and Eurasian Cultures program at Duke University one year of language instruction in Polish or Turkish and/or several years of Russian language instruction to enable them to do research in the original language.