Graduate Programs in Applied Economics

Graduate Programs in Applied Economics is offered through the Department of Economics in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Mentoring and advising are an essential part of the program. Students meet with faculty and the academic program director to ensure that educational goals and career learning and development goals are met. Students should contact the Program Director, Dr. John Straub, and Coordinator, Herman Byrd via email: DCmasters-econ@umd.edu.

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis, D.C. (Z074) has a 15-credit, 5-course curriculum designed to enhance quantitative and analytical skills and deepen the understanding of economic analysis. 

• The program focuses on the role of econometric analysis in policy with particular focus on empirical skills, particularly data collection, manipulation, and management. 

Considerations

• The GC-Economic Analysis, D.C. (Z074) meets at 1400 16th Street, NW, Washington D.C.
• Uses the term academic calendar with classes held each 12-week term: I (fall), II (winter), III (spring), IV (summer).
• Can be completed in nine months of continuous enrollment. Students enroll in five 3-credit courses (15 credits) over the course of three 12-week terms. See Designation of Full-time/Part-time Status.
• Students admitted into the D.C. location will be allowed to take some courses/sections online.
• For the D.C. location, pursuant to DC’s Official Code, the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission is the agency of last resort in the grievance process.

Registration Overview

• See the sample plan of study, below. Students should use this as a guide to develop a plan with the academic program director.
• Actual course offerings are determined by the program and may vary semester to semester. Students should note if a course has a pre-requisite or co-requisite.
• Specific class meeting information (days and time) is posted on UMD’s interactive web service services, Testudo. Once on that site, select “Schedule of Classes,” then the term/year. Courses are listed by academic unit.
• The program uses specific section codes for registration, which are listed on the sample plan of study.

Sample Plan, D.C. (Z074)

**Indicates a code extension, such as a course number (e.g., ECON670) or a section code (e.g., PR01, PRW1, or PCE1).

Courses

• For a listing of program courses, see the Graduate School Catalog program requirements for Z074.
• For course descriptions that includes pre-requisites or co-requisites, see ECON.
• Course syllabi may be viewed at the Master’s program website.

Overall 

• Uses the term academic calendar with classes held each 12-week term: I (fall), II (winter), III (spring), IV (summer). 
• Instructors present dynamic and interactive seminar-style instruction. 
• Instruction provided by University of Maryland faculty and professionals in the field.

In-Person Learning

• Classes meet at 1400 16th Street, NW, Washington D.C. classrooms, offering a focused, distraction-free learning environment.
• Classes held weekday evenings (e.g., after 5:00 p.m.) to accommodate the working professional’s schedule.
• Students enrolled in a program that features in-person instruction are required to submit the University’s Immunization Record Form prior to the first day of their first semester/term. See Health Requirements.