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Master of Applied Economics
- St. Cloud, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Applied Economics at Montana State University is a programme in applied economic analysis and econometrics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Evaluate advanced concepts in Applied Economics
- Integrate organizational analysis
- Financial or market reasoning
- Professional communication and planning
- And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.
Career outcomes
- For-profit sector
- Academia
- Government (alumni sectors named on the page)
Curriculum
- Coursework in economic theory
- Quantitative methods and econometrics combined with collaborative work with faculty and an intensive research thesis on an economic issue the student selects. Applicants need calculus-based intermediate micro and macro theory
- Calculus
- Linear algebra and econometrics.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed bachelor's degree recognised as equivalent to a US bachelor's; 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in undergraduate work; IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale) for full admission; some programmes add GRE
- GMAT
- interview or prerequisite coursework
- Overall 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in previous undergraduate work or the last half of it; 3.0 in any graduate coursework; non-US degrees evaluated for GPA conversion; some programmes require GRE/GMAT or higher GPA
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited or recognised by the home Ministry of Education and equivalent to a US bachelor's); 3-year degrees only for provisional admission (2.75 GPA, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 68)
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5 (full admission
- TOEFL iBT 6.5-7.0 provisional with EAP 511/512
- IELTS Academic 7.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,699 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. Cloud |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Herberger Business School |
| Department | Economics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional graduate scholarship opportunities may be available; the undergraduate-only ACSS award does not apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,699 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,247 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5 (full admission, TOEFL iBT 6.5-7.0 provisional with EAP 511/512, IELTS Academic 7.5.

