Program Overview Economic Policy Analysis M.A.

Why Study Economic Policy Analysis?

UMBC's Master’s in Economic Policy Analysis program equips students with advanced training in economics, data-driven policy evaluation, and applied research for careers in government, consulting, and international organizations.

The Economic Policy Analysis master’s degree (MA) at UMBC is an interdisciplinary graduate program that blends economics, quantitative analysis, and policy studies. Students gain the tools to examine how fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies are created, evaluate their impact on industries and society, and apply econometrics and statistical methods to real-world problems. This program prepares graduates for PhD study or professional roles as policy analysts, economic consultants, and researchers across government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors.

At a Glance

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Review Master of Arts in Economic Policy Analysis Requirements

GRE General Test required

Must complete courses in calculus, intermediate microeconomic theory, intermediate statistics, undergraduate econometrics, and mathematical statistics or have equivalent strong background in mathematics and statistics. May apply pending completion of some of these courses.

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by August 1

International Students:
Apply by January 1

Spring Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by January 1

International Students:
Apply by October 1

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Contact Information

Economic Policy Analysis Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-2174

Program Director

Lisa Dickson
410-455-2276
ldickson@umbc.edu

General Inquiries

410-455-2160
econ@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

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1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

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Master of Arts in Economic Policy Analysis