Program Overview
The Applied Economics at Boston College is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 16 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: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Location: Boston, 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 Macroeconomic Theory
- Applied Microeconomic Theory
- Data Analysis
- Econometrics
- Ignatian-Based Applied Ethics Seminar
- Macroeconometrics
- Microeconometrics
- Environmental Economics
- Financial Economics
- Health Care Economics
- Marketing Research
- Money and Banking
- Urban and Regional Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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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).
Online application
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)
Official transcripts
GRE (reporting code 7534) or GMAT (reporting code 44X-HX-07) scores
TOEFL (reporting code 3276) or IELTS scores (if applicable) from within the past two years
Personal Statement
Two letters of recommendation
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Application fee ($45, non-refundable)
Brief interview (in person or via Skype)
Prerequisite courses: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Statistics, Calculus I and II*
*Calculus II may be taken concurrently at Boston College or elsewhere during your first semester of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Boston College
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Chestnut Hill, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 16 months