MS in Applied Economics and Graduate Certificate in Financial Management or Investments
Program Overview
Program Overview
The university offers a Dual MS Degree in Applied Economics and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Management or Investments. This program is taught in conjunction with the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. Students can pursue both the MS in Applied Economics and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Management or Investments, totaling 15 courses.
Program Requirements
Students have the opportunity to earn both the MS in Applied Economics and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Management or Investments. The program consists of:
- 8 courses at the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (Applied Economics)
- 7 courses at the Carey Business School
Applied Economics, MS Course List
The following courses are required for the MS in Applied Economics:
- AS.440.601: Microeconomic Theory (3 credits)
- AS.440.602: Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits)
- AS.440.606: Econometrics (3 credits)
- Select one of the following:
- AS.440.614: Macroeconometrics [Time-Series Analysis] (3 credits)
- AS.440.615: Macroeconomic Forecasting [Time Series Analysis] (3 credits)
- AS.440.617: Financial Econometrics [Time-Series Analysis] (3 credits)
- AS.440.618: Microeconometrics [Cross-Section and Panel Analysis] (3 credits)
- AS.440.640: Financial Economics (3 credits)
- Applied Economics Elective I (3 credits)
- Applied Economics Elective II (3 credits) Total Credits: 21
Graduate Certificate in Financial Management Course List
The following courses are required for the Graduate Certificate in Financial Management:
- BU.210.620: Accounting and Financial Reporting (2 credits)
- BU.231.620: Corporate Finance (2 credits)
- BU.232.701: Investments (2 credits)
- BU.230.620: Financial Modeling and Valuation (2 credits)
- BU.231.720: Corporate Governance (2 credits)
- Carey Finance Elective I (2 credits)
- Carey Finance Elective II (2 credits) Total Credits: 14
Graduate Certificate in Investments
The Carey Graduate Certificate in Investments accompanies preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examination. Dual degree recipients receive both diplomas upon completion of both programs.
