Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs across various schools, including:

• Arts and Science
  • College of Arts and Science
  • Graduate School of Arts and Science
  • Liberal Studies
• College of Dentistry
• Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
• Gallatin School of Individualized Study
• Grossman School of Medicine
• Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
• Institute of Fine Arts
• Leonard N. Stern School of Business
• Long Island School of Medicine
• Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
• Rory Meyers College of Nursing
• School of Global Public Health
• School of Law
• School of Professional Studies
• Silver School of Social Work
• Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
• Tandon School of Engineering
• Tisch School of the Arts

Focus Areas

The university's focus areas include:

• Cities
• Communication Skills
• Data Science and Data Management
• Education
• Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability
• Health Policy and Management
• Inequality, Race, and Poverty
• International Development and Humanitarian Action
• Nonprofits and Government
• Philanthropy and Fundraising
• Program Evaluation
• Social Justice and Democracy
• Transportation

Centers and Institutes

The university is home to several centers and institutes, including:

• Financial Access Initiative
• The Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy
• Health and Evaluation Analytics Lab
• Institute for Civil Infrastructure Systems
• John Brademas Center of New York University
• Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management
• Institute of Human Development and Social Change

Initiatives and Special Projects

The university has several initiatives and special projects, including:

• Democracy Scholars
• Labor Initiative
• Leadership in Action
• The NYU Democracy Project
• Social Innovation & Investment Initiative

Degree Programs

The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service offers the following degree programs:

• MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy
• MPA in Health Policy & Management
• Master of Urban Planning
• Online Master of Health Administration
• Master of Science in Health Law and Strategy (with NYU School of Law)
• Master of Science in Public Policy
• Executive MPA
• PhD
• Dual Degrees

Undergraduate Offerings

The university offers undergraduate programs, including:

• Public Policy Major
• Wagner Minors
• Bachelor's-Master's Dual Programs
• Undergraduate Courses

Courses

The university offers a range of courses, including:

• Course Listings/Search Results
• Capstone
• Certificate & Non-Degree Programs
  • Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy
  • Health Finance
  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Health Policy for Clinicians
  • Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment
  • Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis
  • Social Finance

Admissions

The admissions process includes:

• Application Deadlines & Process
• Application Checklists
  • MPA
  • MUP
  • Online MHA
  • MSPP
  • EMPA
  • PhD
  • Dual Degrees
  • Advanced Certificate/Non-Degree
  • Reapplicant Instructions
  • International Applicant Instructions
  • Transfer Applicant Information
• Admissions Criteria
  • Which Program is Right for Me?
• Cost, Aid & Assistance
  • Merit-Based Scholarships
  • Fellowships
  • Assistantships
  • PhD Tuition and Financial Support
  • External Funding Resources
  • NYU Veterans Tuition Benefits
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs

Course Description

The Applied Macroeconomic Analysis and Data Applications course provides a detailed and rigorous approach to understanding the U.S. economy through practical data analysis. The course includes:

• Weekly readings and data exercises
• Analysis of current economic data releases and news
• Guest economists contributing to some classes
• Prerequisites: CORE-GP 1021 and CORE-GP 1022
• Semester: Fall
• Focus Area: Communication Skills, Data Science and Data Management

Syllabus

The syllabus for the Applied Macroeconomic Analysis and Data Applications course is available for download. The course is taught by Olu Sonola.