Dec 14, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Applied Economics, MA/Public Policy, MPP


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Colleges  > College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences , Department of Economics /Hobby School of Public Affairs  > Applied Economics, MA/Public Policy, MPP

The Department of Economics, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), and Hobby School of Public Affairs offer a graduate dual degree in MA Applied Economics (MAAE) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) to prepare students for careers in public policy. This program combines theoretical and analytical framework for designing/evaluating public policies offered by the MAAE with theories/strategies to develop public policies and understand political processes through which policies are implemented offered by the MPP. Through this dual program, students earn both an MA and MPP with fewer semester hours than it would take to earn each degree independently.

Admission Requirements


Participation in the dual MA Applied Economics/MPP program requires separate applications to and acceptance by each of the participating schools within a calendar year. Applicants must meet admission requirements of both programs. Admission to one has no official bearing on admission to the other. 

Visit each program’s website for more information regarding pre-requisite courses and other admission requirements:

Degree Requirements


The dual MAAE/MPP program requires a minimum of 57 semester hours. The curriculum for the program requires students to complete core courses in both economics and public policy; electives courses in both areas; and internships and/or a project. This is a non-thesis program. Students should consult with program advisors for information regarding core and elective courses.

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