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Earning a master's degree in economics is essential for numerous career paths in this discipline. Whether you continue toward a doctorate or enter the workforce after graduation, CMU equips you with crucial quantitative and data analysis capabilities for professional success.
At CMU, you'll engage in direct mentorship with professors while developing independent research abilities. This collaborative approach defines CMU's graduate economics program, where students frequently co-publish papers with faculty in academic journals. Such opportunities offer exceptional training in research methodology and scholarly publishing.
CMU's economics program boasts a truly global community, with approximately 60% of students arriving from overseas. Previous cohorts have included scholars from China, Romania, Ghana, India, and other nations.
As an economics master's student at CMU, you will:
Complete coursework specifically designed to prepare you for doctoral studies, following in the footsteps of alumni who pursued PhDs at prestigious institutions like Yale and Vanderbilt with full funding.
Receive personalized guidance from faculty advisors throughout your thesis or research project.
Qualify for financial assistance - all accepted students automatically enter consideration for support.