Program Overview
The Applied Economics at Marquette University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Econometrics
- Applied Time-Series Econometrics and Forecasting
- Microeconomic Theory and Applications
- Macroeconomic Theory and Applications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission to the MSAE program requires that applicants have successfully completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). For those below the 3.0 requirement, please contact us to see if other qualifications may be used to help fulfill this requirement.
Qualified applicants are expected to have completed coursework in economics through intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and at least one course in both basic statistics and calculus at the college level. Applicants without the required background will be required to make up the deficiency either through remedial coursework or an approved program of self-study.
Although it is strongly recommended that students begin the program in the fall semester, applicants for the spring semester will be considered.
Applicants should forward all of the following directly to the Marquette University Graduate School of Management:
- Graduate School Application Form and $50 fee
- Official Transcripts for all Colleges attended, except Marquette
- Resume or job profile
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Official Scores from either the GRE or GMAT general examinations
- Official Scores from the TOEFL Examination (for International students)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,075 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Marquette University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Marquette University
Marquette University
Milwaukee, United States
private university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
