• The M.A. Economics (MAE) program is designed to give students a quantitative approach to economics with the flexibility to tailor the degree to fit their future goals.
  • It offers comprehensive instruction in a wide range of areas within the discipline, including computational economics, economic analysis, and financial economics.
  • Graduates of the program are adept in applied research and financial analysis, highly competitive on the finance sector job market, and ready for top Ph.D. programs.
  • The master’s program is designed to combine theoretical rigor in core areas of economics with exceptional flexibility in course requirements to encourage students to explore their academic interests.
  • In addition to master’s-level courses, students frequently enroll in many doctoral level courses in economics, and in courses from other departments, including Political Science, Public Policy, Finance, Statistics, and Mathematics.
  • The curriculum is intended to be completed in three or four semesters.

    • Degree Requirements Summary:

    • 30 credits in Economics and related fields, to include a minimum of 15 credits in Economics
    • Capstone Course
    • Completion exercise: Portfolio
    • Internship (optional)
    • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training 
    • (For international students) English language proficiency 

     

    Students enrolled in the program have the flexibility to develop quantitative and computing skills across disciplines and departments at Duke, access to research and teaching assistantships, opportunities to enroll in PhD level courses, and more!