BA in Economics /Master of Public Administration in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University

Economists examine how markets operate internally and their resulting effects. Contemporary economics primarily deals with market dynamics, yet markets sometimes perform suboptimally, creating opportunities for policy interventions. Our program highlights using economic principles to address public policy challenges and exploring government's role within market-based systems. This encompasses studying international commerce and diplomacy, workplace economic behavior, healthcare systems, taxation policies, and various sectors of the worldwide economy. Economics majors equip themselves for diverse career paths. While some continue to graduate studies to become professional economists, most enter fields like law, public administration, government service, and various business sectors such as banking, financial analysis, management, and marketing. Many students opt to combine their economics major with another discipline. Additional details about these programs can be found in the Academic Rules and Regulations section or by contacting the economics department directly.

The department provides both a liberal arts-focused B.A. in economics with an applied policy emphasis and a STEM-designated B.S. in economics tailored for students with stronger mathematical inclinations.

Students typically apply for the MPA component of the combined degree program in their junior year spring semester, after declaring their major and completing 75 undergraduate credits.

Prospective applicants should consult with the MPA program's admissions director beforehand. Application materials generally include two faculty recommendations (with at least one from the student's major department), a resume, personal statement, and academic transcripts. Syracuse University students are exempt from submitting GRE and TOEFL scores.