Overview

Key facts

Students in Applied Economics program at Sam Houston State University will be introduced to a strong framework for analysis that can be applied to a large variety of areas like business and financial management, market research, international trade, public policy, health economics and public health, and even criminal justice and law.
In a world that is increasingly reliant on big data and analytics, the demand for professionals equipped with these skills will continue to increase.
The MSAE will allow graduates to acquire these much-needed skills and be competitive in the labor market of the future.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the increased complexity of the global economy and a more competitive business environment will foster a rise in demand for economists, particularly for candidates holding a graduate degree.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Mathematical Methods for Economists
Microeconomics
International Economics
Economic Analysis of Strategy
Applied Topics in Health Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the admissions application on ApplyTexas and pay the $50 ($90 for international students) application fee.
Official transcript(s) from all previous college work (except SHSU graduates).
A current resume.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17988 USD / year

≈ 17988 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9888 USD / year

≈ 9888 USD / year

Living costs

Huntsville

United States

964 - 1786 USD / month

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