Applied Economics (on-campus) (ECAM)

Graduate Degree Program
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences

ABSTRACT

The on-campus version of the Master of Science in Applied Economics program (ECAM) is a professional master's degree program designed primarily to enhance the professional development of applied economists. The program is not designed to prepare students for PhD programs in economics. The program prepares students to work as analysts in government agencies, private firms, and non-governmental organizations.
 
The ECAM program is an evening program with face-to-face classes on campus in College Park. The ECAM program operates on the standard semester-based academic calendar. The standard time to completion for a full-time student is 4 semesters.

The ECAM program's curriculum is identical to that of the online ECAE program and the ECAO program, but the ECAO program is located off campus in Washington, DC, and both ECAE and ECAO operate on a quarter-term academic calendar, rather than the traditional semester-based academic calendar.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The economics department does not offer fellowships or graduate assistantships to any of the students in the ECAM program. Domestic students in the program are eligible for the US Department of Education's Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans and Federal Grad PLUS Loans. Some of our students also have their tuition paid, at least in part, by an employer or other 3rd parties. The University's Financial Services Center provides Third Party Billing when the third party requires a bill from the university.  
 
After submitting their completed application, international applicants who require a student visa will be asked to complete a "Certificate of Finances" form. The form is designed to verify that international applicants have the resources necessary to finance their pursuit of our degree if they are accepted and choose to enroll.

More information about financial aid is available from the University of Maryland's Office of Student Financial Aid.

CONTACT

Dr. Filipe Lage, PhD
Program Director
Master of Science Program in Applied Economics
1102C Morrill Hall
7313 Preinkert Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.4604
Email: flage@umd.edu

Nicole Roussell
Program Coordinator
Master of Science Program in Applied Economics
1102D Morrill Hall
7313 Preinkert Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.3557
Email: CPmasters-econ@umd.edu

Website: http://masters.econ.umd.edu

Courses:  ECON

Relationships: Applied Economics (off-campus) (ECAO), Applied Economics (online) (ECAE), Economic Analysis (on-campus) (Z098), Economic Analysis (off-campus) (Z074), Economic Analysis (online) (Z174)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• CV/Resume
• Supplementary Application
• Introductory Macroeconomics course (grade of B or higher)
• Introductory Microeconomics course (grade of B or higher)
• Introductory Calculus course (grade of B or higher in Calculus I, or AP Calculus score of 4 or 5)

Applicants have the option to pursue this degree on the College Park campus, the Washington, DC location, or online. Classes are offered in the evening and the curriculum is identical in all programs, however, the programs operate on different academic calendars.

The College Park version of the program (ECAM) operates on a traditional semester-based academic calendar and full-time students can complete the degree in as little as 16 months. The DC version of our program (ECAO) and the online program (ECAE) run on a quarter-based academic calendar and full-time students can complete the 10-course degree in 15 months.

International applicants who need the University of Maryland to sponsor an F-1 student visa can attend either in-person program, DC or College Park, but not online.

Applicants who are unsure about their preferred location or visa requirements should contact masters-econ@umd.edu before submitting an application.

The Golden Identification Program is not eligible for Continuing Education Programs (Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, Non-Credit Learning) administered through the Office of Extended Studies. To learn more about Golden ID, click here.

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

Program Website: masters.econ.umd.edu 
Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying

Classes are held in the evenings on the main campus of the University of Maryland in College Park.