Program Overview Economic Policy Analysis M.A.

Why Study Economic Policy Analysis?

The Master's in Economic Policy Analysis program is an interdisciplinary program focusing on how economic policy is created and the data behind those decisions. Students develop an understanding of how to examine the effects of these policies on the economy and how they impact different industries.

The economic policy analysis master’s degree is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the topic of how economic policy is created and the data behind those decisions. You’ll develop an understanding of how to examine the effects of these policies on our economy and how they impact different industries.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Economic Policy Analysis?

Growing your understanding of the quantitative and qualitative tools that underlie how many policy decisions are made can strengthen your ability to plan strategically and lead meaningful conversations around these topics.

Our graduates finish this program prepared to pursue a Ph.D. or enter the economic policy field for international organizations; federal, state, and local governments; consulting firms; corporations; or nonprofit organizations.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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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 July 1
Apply by January 7

Spring Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by July 1
Apply by January 7

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Contact Information

Economic Policy Analysis Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-2174

Program Director

Tim Gindling
410-455-3629
tgindlin@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Jacqueline Pennisi
Ext: 5-2160
jepennisi@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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