Bethlehem,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Applied Economics in Bethlehem United States | Lehigh University
Lehigh University
|
Bethlehem United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Lehigh University's College of Business provides a STEM-designated Master of Science (MS) in Applied Economics. This program stands out as it's among the limited economics offerings at business schools specifically tailored for master's-level study. Although students can pursue PhD studies afterward, the curriculum primarily emphasizes master's-level education. The Lehigh MS in Applied Economics features:
Close faculty-student engagement through small class settings,
Exceptional teaching by award-winning professors,
Ongoing, cutting-edge research conducted by faculty in their specialties,
Flexibility to enhance learning with electives across disciplines like finance, international relations, engineering, political science, mathematics, or marketing. Alumni have secured positions at prominent organizations including AT&T, PPL Corp, Towers Perrin, KPMG, Merrill Lynch, U.S. Department of Labor, IBM, Geico, Morgan Stanley, Moody's Analytics, SEI Investments, Veritable, and Accenture, while others have advanced to PhD programs at institutions like Carnegie Mellon, University of North Carolina, Harvard University, and Binghamton University.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
If admitted into the program, you will be required to submit official transcripts from all universities attended, and all post-secondary education including transfer credits. Official final transcripts must bear the signature of the university's registrar, the seal of the issuing institution, and contain the name and date of the degree awarded.
GMAT or GRE test score is required, unless the following conditions are satisfied.
The GMAT or GRE test score submission is Optional* for MS in Applied Economics (MSAE) applicants from an accredited college or university with a current undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or better and meet the following criteria:
Have achieved a transcript documented letter grade of B or better in at least four out of the six prerequisite courses listed on the Admissions Information web page.
Otherwise, a GMAT or GRE test score is required.
Applicants who choose not to submit a GMAT or GRE test score and who meet the criteria above will have their applications reviewed by the admissions committee, but this is no guarantee of acceptance.
Applicants choosing not to submit test scores will receive one of three responses from the admissions committee
Acceptance into the program
Request from the Admissions Committee for a GMAT or GRE test score submission
Denied Admission to the program
Recommended IELTS Overall Score- 7
Recommended band scores
Reading-7
Listening -6.5
Speaking -7.5
Writing- 6.5
Recommended TOEFL [iBT] Score- 94
Recommended Subscores
Reading 25
Listening 20
Speaking 24
Writing 25
Recommended Duolingo DET score - 125
Reading 25
Listening 20
Speaking 24
Writing 25
GMAT or GRE test score is required, unless the following conditions are satisfied.
The GMAT or GRE test score submission is Optional* for MS in Applied Economics (MSAE) applicants from an accredited college or university with a current undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or better and meet the following criteria:
Have achieved a transcript documented letter grade of B or better in at least four out of the six prerequisite courses listed on the Admissions Information web page.
Otherwise, a GMAT or GRE test score is required.
Applicants who choose not to submit a GMAT or GRE test score and who meet the criteria above will have their applications reviewed by the admissions committee, but this is no guarantee of acceptance.
Applicants choosing not to submit test scores will receive one of three responses from the admissions committee
Acceptance into the program
Request from the Admissions Committee for a GMAT or GRE test score submission
Denied Admission to the program
Recommended IELTS Overall Score- 7
Recommended band scores
Reading-7
Listening -6.5
Speaking -7.5
Writing- 6.5
Recommended TOEFL [iBT] Score- 94
Recommended Subscores
Reading 25
Listening 20
Speaking 24
Writing 25
Recommended Duolingo DET score - 125
Reading 25
Listening 20
Speaking 24
Writing 25
Tuition
USD
25,900