MA in Applied Economics in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston

UMass Boston's STEM-designated Master of Arts in Applied Economics provides a unique research-intensive graduate program that builds upon both mainstream and alternative economic theories and their real-world policy applications. We also feature an Accelerated Master's Program (41) for qualified UMass Boston undergraduates.

Through this program, you will:
Collaborate with distinguished faculty to synthesize diverse economic perspectives and interdisciplinary methods
Develop expertise in quantitative methods for applied economics
Utilize economic principles to address critical challenges, with special emphasis on disparities related to gender, race, and socioeconomic status, as well as urban development, financial systems, and environmental sustainability
Gain skills to clearly articulate complex economic ideas, research results, and policy suggestions to various audiences through both verbal and written communication

Career Opportunities
Pursue roles as an economist in government organizations, research centers, or policy institutes. Leverage your analytical abilities to interpret economic data and detect trends as a data specialist. Alternatively, merge your economic knowledge with communication talents to become a financial journalist or economic correspondent. These represent just some of the potential paths.

Potential career paths include:

Economist
Data Specialist
Consultant
Policy Advisor
Financial Reporter