MA in Applied Economics

Full Time or Part Time
Online Only

Bryan School of Business & Economics | Programs | Master’s Programs | MA in Applied Economics

Go beyond data.

The UNCG Bryan School’s MA in Applied Economics program provides you with a unique combination of economic theory, policy analysis, and data analytics skills which give you the ability to identify, understand, and solve real-world problems. You’ll gain experience immersed in the same type of work that you’ll do after graduation, using the same analytical software most frequently used by Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions. Working under the guidance of faculty who conduct nationally- and internationally-recognized research, you will develop a skill set highly sought after by companies, comprised of a strong foundation of economic theory, mathematics, and econometrics, as well as an understanding of the fundamentals of policy analysis.

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Stackable Certificate Options

Customize your curriculum! Begin your program of study by earning a graduate certificate in Foundations of Economic Analysis, Economics of Health Analytics, and Quantitative Business Economics. You can choose to earn the second certificate (stack certificates) en route to completing the master’s degree.

Step 1

Choose Your First Certificate

Four Courses
(12 Credit Hours)

Step 2

Choose Your Second Certificate

Three Courses
(9 Credit Hours)

Step 3

MA Core Knowledge

Three Courses
(12 Credit Hours)

Program Outcomes

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Curriculum

	Credit Hours
Master’s Electives	12 hours
Data Methods	3 hours
Policy Analysis	3 hours
Master’s Core Knowledge	12 hours

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About Our Department

Program Highlights

This is the only fully online MA in Applied Economics in North Carolina.
Learn to analyze large data sets with the same software used by Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions.
Deepen your general economic theory and econometric skills and develop an understanding of policy analysis fundamentals.
Prepare to make an impact in a variety of fields, including public policy, government, finance, and many more.

Bryan alumnus brings knack for problem-solving to dream job

What do you get when you combine a lifelong love of sports, a passion for economics, a lot of hard work at the Bryan School of Business and Economics, with a sprinkle of good fortune? Vincent Lorenz can tell you: it’s the position of Business Intelligence Analyst for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Fall 2025 Class Profile

83%

In state
students

18

program
enrollment

3.6

AVERAGE
GPA

2

years average time
to complete degree

Program Costs

The UNCG MA in Applied Economics program offers an exceptional return on your investment. Use the button below to learn more about our estimated program costs, which include tuition and fees and do not include the cost of textbooks or student health insurance. Tuition and fees vary depending on the program track pursued and the number of credit hours taken each semester.

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Admissions

The UNCG MA in Applied Economics program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come to us with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise.

Fall Semester:	March 1 (Priority Deadline), June 15 (Final Deadline)
Spring Semester:	October 15 (Priority Deadline), November 15 (Final Deadline)

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Meet Our MAECON Graduate Ambassadors

Learn about our graduate programs from current students. Our Graduate Student Ambassadors can tell you about their class experiences, how to balance school and work, which campus resources have helped them the most, and more. Click below to view their video introductions or contact them via email with your questions.

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Nathan Christman

Course Format: Online
Expected Graduation: Fall 2027
Home Country: United States
Status: Working Professional

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Shannon Hahn

Course Format: Online
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Home Country: United States
Status: Full Time Student

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Military-Affiliated Students

UNCG has been named a Best for Vets school. We’re a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, and are proud to offer a variety of benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, such as:

Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
Credit for relevant military service/training
Tutoring assistance

For more information on UNCG Military-Affiliated services and benefits, visit military.uncg.edu.

COME CHAT WITH US!

If you still have questions regarding our MA in Applied Economics program please reach out to our graduate recruitment team by phone or email. You may also schedule a time to meet with one of our recruiters or attend one of our upcoming information sessions.

Jennifer Kiger Chapman

Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment
Phone: 336-334-4657
Bryan 301K
Jennifer-BryanGrad@uncg.edu

Savannah Martin

Graduate Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 336-334-4657
Bryan 301F
Savannah-BryanGrad@uncg.edu

Dr. Martijn van Hasselt

Program Director
Bryan 446
mnvanhas@uncg.edu

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