Program Overview

M.A. in Analytical Political Economy

General Info

• Faculty working with students: 10-12
• Students: 14-18
• Students receiving Financial Aid: 20-30%
• Part time study available: No
• Application terms: Fall
• Application deadline: January 29

Program Description

The Master's in Analytical Political Economy (MAPE) is a joint master’s program of the Departments of Economics and Political Science, necessitated by a growing interest in political economy and political science among young economists. These fields are converging, and policy economics—particularly macroeconomic and international trade policy—increasingly includes a strong political component.

Political economy examines the reciprocal relationships between politics and markets, both within and among countries, using a variety of analytical tools, including those of economics. Its concerns include interactions among economic and political development; cooperation and conflict among nations, groups, and individuals; the distribution of material resources and political power; the effects of political actors and institutions on economic outcomes; the causes and consequences of technological and structural change, growth, and globalization; and regulation.

The MAPE program offers a quantitatively rigorous curriculum rooted in economic and political theory, application, and analysis. Students have the opportunity to gain experience with economic and mathematical modeling along with a deep understanding of how and why policies are developed and implemented.

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• Analytical Political Economy: Master's Admissions and Enrollment Statistics
• Analytical Political Economy: Master's Career Outcomes Statistics

Application Information

• Application Terms Available: Fall
• Priority Review Deadline: January 1
• Application Deadline: January 29
• Graduate School Application Requirements
  • Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts required with application submission; official transcripts required upon admission
  • Letters of Recommendation: 3 Required
  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Résumé: Required
  • GRE Scores:
    • GRE General: Required
    • GRE Subject: Optional
    • Note: GMAT scores are accepted
  • English Language Exam: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required for applicants whose first language is not English
  • GPA: Undergraduate GPA calculated on 4.0 scale required

Department-Specific Application Requirements

• Applicants are required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.
• Writing Sample
  • Applicants must submit an original writing sample demonstrating academic and research capabilities.