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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
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Finance EconometricsAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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.
Tuition Fee
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13230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 882 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
13230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 882 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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