The Lindner Master of Science in Applied Economics is ranked as one of the top ten applied economics programs in the United States. A key reason for this is the program's stellar job placement record.

Over the past five years, more than half of our Master of Science in Applied Economics students accepted a full-time position before graduation. Our graduates earn an average starting salary in excess of $68,000 and are hired by companies including Amazon, J.P. Morgan Chase, Nielsen, and Procter & Gamble.

In the Lindner Applied Economics program, you will master how to build models based on economic principles and how to best apply data analysis to estimate, test, interpret and explain these models. You will also be provided with the opportunity to earn the Certified Business Economist designation as well as engage in research opportunities and internships while in school. 

Program length

The University of Cincinnati Master of Science in Applied Economics program may be completed as either a full-time or as a part-time student.  Full-time studies can be completed in less than one year, with classes taken during the day. While part-time study will take less than two years, with evening classes available.

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Research and opportunities

Students have the opportunity to work on several hands-on learning projects by partnering with the UC Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati. The UC Economics Center oversees various applied research projects and employs research assistants. Also, while studying full-time in the program, students have the opportunity to enhance their education with paid internships. Current students are working at organizations such as the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Burke, ThinkVine and Morgan Stanley .

Program highlights

• Graduates satisfy all requirements to take the Certified Business Economist® exam from the National Association for Business Economics (NABE).
• Hands-on research experience in partnership with UC Economics Center
• Named one of the nation's Top 10 programs by Education Portal
• Augment your degree with a certificate in Data Analytics
• STEM discipline recognition for International students

Careers 

The MS in Applied Economics degree provides students with an exceptional set of applied economic and econometric analytical tools that have demonstrated value in the marketplace. Graduates enjoy success as:

• Analysts in market research, insurance, healthcare, and in banking and finance.
• Positions with consulting firms as well as in public-sector planning and economic analysis organizations.
• Excellent preparation for further study in a PhD program. Over the last several years, we have placed graduates in PhD programs at Indiana, Vanderbilt, Oregon, Duke, University of Texas, Purdue University, and others.

Program Details
The Master of Science in Applied Economics program is structured to be flexible. Full-time students can complete the degree in one calendar year and part-time students in two calendar years. Students can leverage their studies in economics by obtaining a complementary graduate certificate, for example in Finance, Marketing or Business Analytics.

Master of Science in Applied Economics students will:

Acquire and apply advanced economic principles to essential problems in business and economics
Manage and analyze data using software packages such as "R"
Communicate clearly and cogently in written and oral form using modern technology
Acquire advanced quantitative and econometric techniques and be able use them to design and conduct applied economic research that will inform managerial and policy decision-making
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One-year option 
The Master of Science in Applied Economics degree requires the completion of 30 semester credit hours. These 30 semester hours do not include the Business Core courses required of all graduate students.
Fall semester required courses.
Course number    Course title    Credits
ECON 6010    Data Management and Analysis      2
ECON 8010    Econometrics    4
ECON 8020    Microeconomic Theory    4
ECON 8030    Macroeconomic Theory 4
Spring semester required courses.
Course number    Course title    Credits
ECON 8011    Time Series Econometrics    4
ECON 8021    Game Theory    2
ECON 801x    Econometric Elective    2
ECON 801x    Econometric Elective    2
     Elective    2
     Elective    2
BA 7077    Career Management    0
During the summer semester students must complete at least two credits, and all will complete an applied economic research project. This will either be completed in conjunction with an internship or in the Masters Research Practicum course.

Electives
Econometric electives
Students will typically take two of the following econometric electives:

Advanced Statistical Models, ECON 8012 / OBAIS 7042
Bayesian Econometrics, ECON 8013
Spatial Econometrics, ECON 8014
Panel Data Econometrics, ECON 8015
Other electives
Students will typically choose four credit hours of electives from the following:

Topics in Macroeconomic Theory, ECON 8031
International Economics, ECON 8040
Personnel Economics, ECON 8060
Industrial Organization, ECON 8070
Urban and Regional, ECON 8080
Electives from other graduate business courses may be chosen if approved by the academic director of the Master of Science in Applied Economics program.

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor's degree. The degree does not need to be in economics. Your undergraduate GPA needs to be a 3.0 or higher. Your bachelor's degree must be completed prior to enrollment in the program.
• Completion (with a grade of "B" or better) of:
  • An introductory-level course in microeconomic theory
  • An introductory-level course in macroeconomic theory
  • One semester or two quarters of college-level calculus
  • One course in college-level statistics
• A score from the GRE or GMAT exam taken within the last five years. Please note that these scores are used as only one source of information in the admission process.
• Academic transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Essay
• Resume

Tuition fee-1 year- $35,000