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M.S. in Applied Economics
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Flexible. Rigorous. Relevant.
Learn how to connect research to real-world trends. Our M.S. in Applied Economics program prepares you to evaluate policies and programs, develop forecasts, better understand consumer behavior, and analyze market efforts, all with an emphasis on ethical decision-making.
Flexible
Economics for the real world
Pursue your master’s degree full- or part-time online, on campus during the evening, or in any combination you please. Our program is designed to accommodate students who are working or pursuing internships.
Rigorous
Our challenging curriculum includes five core requirements that provide a solid foundation in the theoretical and quantitative tools of economic analysis as well as five electives in subjects like big data, health care economics, marketing research, and economic development.
Relevant
The director of Boston College Woods College of Advancing Studies’ M.S. in Applied Economics, Aleksandar (Sasha) Tomic, Ph.D., explains how MSAE students will learn to present insights in a context that helps stakeholders make decisions.
Guided by a faculty of accomplished academics and industry practitioners, you'll learn to analyze data and work with data analysis tools while gaining hands-on experience that will prepare you to hit the ground running upon graduation.
What sets us apart?
Hands on experience
Industry connections
Career Readiness
At a Glance
How many courses?
Flexible scheduling
How much does it cost?
Study full- or part-time online, on campus during the evening, or in any combination that works for you.
Ten courses: five core courses and five electives in your specialization. Students can complete the degree in as little as 16 months.
For the current academic year (2025-2026), the tuition rate i $1,490; at 30 credits, the total cost of the M.S. degree is $44,700. For the full cost of attendance, please visit the Graduate and Law Cost of Attendance page.
“After just one semester in the MSAE program, I was able to apply some of the concepts in everyday situations at work to solve problems around pricing and forecasting. Without training in statistical modeling programs like Stata and R that I received in the MSAE program, my solutions to these problems could not have been as accurate or robust.”
MICHAEL D. HANSON ’18, MANAGER, NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, VERIZON LABS
Ready for the next step?
You can apply now to start your degree in the summer, fall, or spring semesters.
