Master of Science program in Economics

Students complete the program in one calendar year. 

• Mid-May through June: 1 online class
• July to mid-August: 2 in-person classes
• Fall semester: 3 required in-person classes
• Spring semester: 1 required in-person class plus 2 elective in-person classes

Online summer session 1:

• Econ 725 (3 hours): Computer Programming & Data Management in Economics 

In-person summer session 2:

• Econ 520 (3 hours): Data Sciences for Economics 
• Econ 526 (3 hours): Quantitative Methods I  

Fall/Spring: Required Courses: 

• Econ 521 (4 hours): Econometrics of Policy-Analysis & Causal-Inference 
• Econ 522 (4 hours): Forecasting and Macroeconomic Analytics 
• Econ 524 (4 hours): Big Data Econometrics 
• Econ 540 (3 hours): Empirical Writing and Communication

Spring: Elective courses: 

• Econ 541 (3 hours): Pricing and Revenue Management
• Econ 542 (3 hours): Transfer Pricing
• Econ 543 (3 hours): Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Econ 544 (3 hours): Internet Economics

• Quantitative Methods: Mathematical methods with a focus on optimization.
• Computer Programming and Data Management in Economics: Focus on economic data storytelling using Tableau Desktop and AWS, GitHub, modeling, linear regression, and introduction to machine learning.
• Data Sciences and Econometrics: Empirical estimation of causal models with application to public policies; Mastering modern big data analysis and computing techniques for economic insights, predictions, and algorithmic decision-making.
• Empirical Writing and Communication: Focus on effectively communicating quantitative research findings.
• Macroeconomic Analytics and Forecasting through Machine Learning: Harnessing time-series data for empirical analysis and forecasting in macroeconomics.
• State of the Art Economics Analysis with focus on High Tech Companies:  Revenue Management and Pricing Strategies; Transfer pricing for Multinational Corporations; Cost benefit Analysis for private and public sectors.
• Internet Economics: Strategies for optimal use of digital information for revenue generation.

Your education will prepare you for jobs that combine economic reasoning with cutting-edge empirical methods and data analytics. Completing the master’s program can significantly enhance your job prospects and open doors to a variety of high-paying and prestigious careers in areas such as public policy, financial consulting, economic data analysis, corporate pricing strategy, and health care informatics.

1. Applicants must have earned an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution by the time they enroll in the MS program. Students currently enrolled in undergraduate coursework who anticipate graduating by the time the MS program begins may apply.

2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A GPA of at least 3.5 is preferred. 

3. An undergraduate major in economics is not required, however, we require applicants to have completed the following foundational courses:

• Calculus (derivatives and integrals)
• Principles of Microeconomics and Intermediate Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics and Intermediate Microeconomics
• Probability & Statistics or Mathematical Statistics
• Econometrics
• Two upper division economics elective courses

4. Competitive applicants will also have some experience in Python, R, or Stata.

5. International students must provide proof of English language proficiency.

1. Statement of purpose 
2. Resume 
3. Two letters of recommendation 
4. Transcript
5. TOEFL or IELTS score (for international applicants)
6. $75 application fee 

You can access the Laney Graduate School application here: https://www.gs.emory.edu/admissions/application.html.

All application materials are submitted through the online application. The application portal will open soon. 

The application deadline for students starting Summer 2025 is Saturday, March 1, 2025.

More information about Laney Graduate School tuition and fees can be found here: 

https://graduateschool.emory.edu/funding/tuition.html

Yes. International students who have questions about how this designation might impact their employability in the U.S. should visit Emory's International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) for more information. 

If you have completed your undergraduate or graduate education at an English-speaking university, this requirement is waived. No documentation is needed to secure this waiver if you graduated from a U.S. university.

To secure the waiver from a foreign university with English as the language of instruction, please include a letter from the university (on university letterhead) stating that instruction at that university is provided in English. This letter can be attached and submitted with your resume.

The GRE is optional and we will not put any applicant at a disadvantage because they don’t submit a GRE score.