Overview

The Master of Arts in Economics program offered by Duke University offers comprehensive instruction in a wide range of areas within the discipline, including computational economics, economic analysis, and financial economics. Graduates of the program are adept in applied research and financial analysis, highly competitive on the finance sector job market, and ready for top Ph.D. programs.

The master’s program is designed to combine theoretical rigor in core areas of economics with exceptional flexibility in course requirements to encourage students to explore their academic interests. In addition to master’s-level courses, students frequently enroll in many doctoral level courses in economics, and in courses from other departments, including Political Science, Public Policy, Finance, Statistics, and Mathematics. The curriculum is intended to be completed in four semesters.

Flexible Curriculum with an Interdisciplinary Approach

Students in our programs can customize their curriculum based on their own academic backgrounds and research interests. They have the opportunity to take courses in other departments and schools — such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistical Science, the Fuqua School of Business, the Law School, and the Nicholas School of the Environment — as well as collaborate with students and faculty across the social sciences.

Research Opportunities

Duke University is recognized as one of the premier research institutions and routinely ranks in the top of all U.S. universities in research expenditures. There are numerous research opportunities in which our students may engage, both within the Department of Economics as well as at other departments, schools, and on-campus research institutes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics
Macroeconomic Theory
Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
Advanced Macroeconomics
Applied Econometrics in Microeconomics (Cannot double count to fulfill econometrics requirement.)
Game Theory with Applications of Economics and Other Social Sciences
Economic Growth
International Monetary Economics
Industrial Organization
Special Topics in Economics: General Equilibrium Theory and Financial Markets.)
Microeconomic Analysis
Macroeconomic Analysis
Time Series Econometrics
Applied Econometrics in Microeconomics
Forecasting Financial Markets

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution (transcripts required, including an estimated GPA and a grade scale)
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Three recommendations
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or equivalent—official results
English Language Testing (TOEFL or IELTS)—official results
Interview and/or a video introduction
Nonrefundable application fee of US$75— paid by credit card, or by a check made payable to Duke University

Tuition Fees

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67724 USD / year

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67724 USD / year

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67724 USD / year

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Living costs

Durham

United States

990 - 1670 USD / month

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Overview

Flexible Curriculum with an Interdisciplinary Approach

Research Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Durham

Financing

Funding

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