College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Master of Science in Economics
The Master of Science in Economics program at Northeastern University in Seattle provides a solid foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and policy. It prepares students for multi-industry career opportunities or as a stepping stone to a PhD program.
All Fall 2023 applicants to the MS Economics program in Seattle will be considered for a merit scholarship of 50% tuition.
Program Description
With eight required classes, (four core classes and four electives), the Master of Economics program allows you to tailor your degree to your professional goals and economic interests. Core courses provide a solid foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods, while electives provide students with the opportunity to apply economic analysis to particular policy areas. A variety of tracks and specializations are available and make it simple to tailor the degree. Part business and part social science, our Master of Science in Economics prepares graduates for a range of careers in research and development, government, finance, healthcare, and more. Students can earn a concentration in Data Science to fine-tune their computational modeling and programming skills.
The MS Econ program is STEM certified and meets F-1 international student status requirements. This program covers a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Paid work as a practicing economist for three–six months may be included in the degree program as part of an optional co-op experience for qualified students.
Learn from Industry Experts
Northeastern professors and lecturers who teach in the Economics program represent some of the top experts in their field. Plus, a lot of our faculty hold influential positions and working relationships in some of the leading tech companies in and around the Northeastern campus regions and throughout the world.
Featured Faculty: Seattle Campus
Jun Ma
Professor of Economics
Jun Ma’s primary research areas are macroeconomics and international finance, financial economics, applied time series econometrics, and Chinese economy. He has published articles on journals such as Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, Journal of International Economics, and Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control. Jun Ma obtained his BA in economics from Nanjing University (China) in 2001 and his PhD in economics from University of Washington (Seattle) in 2007.
What our Students Say
I wanted to enter into a program that focuses on applying my knowledge in real world settings. While researching master’s programs, I found that a regular master’s was often seen to be the consolation prize for a doctorate in economics. However an applied degree takes the skills that I learn and allows me to see how they would be used in the real world.
-Zachary Nielsen, MS in Economics
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