Overview

The Chicago School's Behavioral Economics program provides a foundation in advanced psychology that addresses broader business applications such as human decision-making, negotiation, marketing, and consumer behavior.

Key Features

Studying elements of economics and financial literacy, you will generate a richer understanding of human behavior through a competency-based model grounded in:

Political science

Public policy

Statistics

Consumer psychology

Social psychology

Cognitive psychology

Consulting psychology

Graduates of the online M.A. Behavioral Economics programme are well prepared to deliver professional services, perform market research, and sensitively serve diverse populations in business, marketing, and politics. They also have the tools to excel in nonprofits as consultants, public servants, and researchers.

Career

Earning an online master's degree in behavioral economics can open up many career opportunities. Here are six pathways graduates may wish to pursue:

Market research analyst

Policy adviser

Behavioral finance specialist

Advertiser

Professor

Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Brain and Behavior

Consumer Motivation

Choice Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Online programs begin every eight weeks; rolling admissions policy; International applicants are encouraged to apply earlier due to visa timelines.

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Economics Organisational Behaviour View 66 other Masters in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
Application fee ($50)
Generally, an undergraduate GPA 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Official TranscriptsStudents must submit official transcripts from all schools where a degree was earned.
It is recommended that transcripts are submitted from all schools where credit was received to enhance their applications.
Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 are required to submit additional documentation.
Resume/CV or Work History (e.g. employer letter, LinkedIn profile, or other document that reflects your work history)
Personal Statement (between 250 and 500 words for each question)
Please describe a challenge that you navigated successfully and how you will use what you have learned from that experience to be successful in your program.
How will the successful completion of this program support your professional career goals?

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29160 USD / year

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29160 USD / year

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29160 USD / year

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Funding

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