Master of Arts in Economics

Leveraging Georgia State University’s internationally renowned economics faculty and research centers, the STEM-designated Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics program at GSU’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies takes a pioneering approach to economics that emphasizes public policy and empirical evaluation.

Our broad and customizable curriculum combines the latest theoretical advances with the analytical skills and practical experience you’ll need to tackle the complex problems facing analysts and economists today. As a student in our innovative program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of economic theories as they apply to:

• The environment
• Education
• Economic development
• Healthcare
• Public finance
• Social welfare and other pressing public issues.

The economics master's degree prepares you for:

• Careers in the private sector and in local, state, and federal government.
• Doctoral programs in economics and other disciplines, or teaching careers at the secondary level.
• Applying complex analytical skills that utilize micro and macroeconomic theory and mathematical statistics, combining the qualities of advanced coders as well as deep thinkers.
• An economics degree also combines well with training in other disciplines such as finance, real estate, political science, psychology, or history.

A completed application includes the following materials submitted online.

1. Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
2. Application fee:  A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card.
3. Goal statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the certificate or degree program you are seeking. Most applicants write about two typed pages, summarizing their work experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals.
4. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
5. Three letters of recommendation:  Letters should be submitted through the online application.
6. Upload Transcripts from each post-secondary college/university attended:
   • Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application or upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has been submitted.
   • Review all requirements for submitting transcripts here.
   • Failure to follow these requirements will delay your application processing.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

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