Overview

Applied Economics from Lebanese American University (LAU) prepares future professionals for jobs as applied economists in the private and public sectors. The student will learn how to gather, read and assess economic data, as well as conduct relevant policy analyses that are most valued by businesses, organizations, and policymakers. The program is also designed to be an intermediate step to the PhD in Economics or related fields.

Careers

Corporate Business Economics/ Financial Consultancy

Research

Government Consultancy

International Affairs

Policy Making and Assessment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Microeconomics

Advanced Macroeconomics

Cross Section and Panel Data

Time Series Data

Applied Econometrics

Empirical Strategies for Applied Microeconomics

Mathematical and Computational Models in Applied Economics

International Monetary Theory and Policy

Environmental and Resource Economics

Public Economics

Growth, Business Cycles and Economic Policy

Economic Policies in the Middle East

Financial Derivatives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beirut, Lebanon

Disciplines

Economics Finance Econometrics

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a bachelor’s degree in economics, in any related field (such as finance with a minor in economics), or in a quantitative field (i.e. mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering) are eligible to apply.
One recent passport-size photo.

A photocopy of your identity card or passport

A clear photocopy of your Family Civil Status record (For Lebanese and Arab nationals)

Certified copies of educational or professional certificates or diplomas.

Official updated university transcripts from all universities you attended

Equivalency of your bachelor’s degree from the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education (depending on the university/college you attended).

Recommendations from two professors who are familiar with your academic performance.

The W-9S form (available on www.irs.gov) if you are a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Green Card holder, with proof of your social security number.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 926 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

13890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 926 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Beirut

750 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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