Overview

Key Features

Northeastern University's Master of Science in Economics is a STEM-designated program, focused on both applied economic analysis and policy. The program is designed for students looking to enter the workforce in a range of fields, or as a stepping stone to a PhD program.

With eight required classes (four core classes and four electives), the Master of Economics program allows you to tailor your degree to your professional goals and economic interests. A variety of tracks and specializations are available and make it simple to tailor the degree. Part business and part social science, our Master of Science in Economics prepares graduates for a range of careers in research and development, government, finance, healthcare, and more.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a range of fields and industries. Some of their titles and companies include:

Assistant Vice President, Consumer Banking Operations at Bank of America
Investment Management Consultant at FactSet
Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Programmer Analyst at the Mentor Network
Legislative Aide to Senator Mike Barrett (MA)
Research Executive at Millward Brown
Project Manager Assistant at Ounin Consulting
Global Assistant Allocation Analyst, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Senior Analyst, Web Strategy and Analytics
Program Assistant, Zhongrong International Trust

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Math and Statistics for Economists

Applied Econometric

Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Experiential Integration
Algorithms
Data Management and Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

34 with optional co-op

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Economics View 425 other Masters in Economics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Application fee – U.S. $75.00
Personal statement
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
English proficiency for international applicants
Three letters of recommendation
Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Tuition Fee

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International

49100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49100 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

49100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49100 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

49100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49100 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Economics.

Available Scholarships

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