Overview

The Economics M.Sc. at Purdue University provides a rigorous, analytics-focused education designed to equip students with the quantitative tools necessary for the modern global marketplace. This programme integrates advanced economic theory with practical data science applications, ensuring graduates can lead in both business and public policy sectors. Students benefit from a flexible learning environment that balances academic excellence with professional commitments.

Why Economics at Purdue University?

Purdue University is consistently recognised for excellence, with its online economics provision ranked as a top programme in the United States by multiple organisations, including BestColleges and Intelligent.com. Students gain access to extensive public and proprietary datasets, learning from world-class faculty who specialise in empirical instructional methods. The curriculum is highly innovative, incorporating modern tools such as Python, Stata, and machine learning to solve complex economic problems. Furthermore, the degree awarded is identical to the on-campus equivalent, ensuring the prestige of the institution is reflected in every graduate's credentials.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1118 per credit
National fee: USD 1118 per credit
Local fee: USD 1068 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on high-level quantitative analysis and empirical methods. Students can choose to specialise in Financial Economics, Business & Economics Data Analytics, or Public Economics & Policy. Modules may include:

Econometrics
Big Data
Machine Learning
Business Forecasting
Game Theory
Experimental Economics
Mathematics
Statistical Methods

Careers with Economics

Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse roles that require sophisticated data interpretation and strategic decision-making. The skills acquired are highly applicable to industries such as finance, technology, and government consultancy. Alumni have successfully transitioned into roles within development organisations and high-growth business incubators, such as Elevate Ventures. The programme's emphasis on tools like Matlab and EViews ensures that graduates are ready for technical positions in economic research, data analytics, and policy analysis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Economics
Econometrics
Financial Econometrics
Behavioral Economics
International Economics
Economics and Accounting
Personnel Economics
Law and Economics
Microeconometrics
Industrial Economics
Game Theory

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two online recommendations are required in order for your application to be reviewed.

No paper recommendations will be accepted

You will need to provide official transcripts and/or academic records only at the request of the graduate program or in the event of a favorable admission decision and you choose to enroll.

Transcripts and/or English translations must be mailed directly from a Registrar’s office to the Office of Graduate Admissions via sealed envelope.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20124 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20124 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19224 USD / year

≈ 19224 USD / year

Funding

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