Master of Applied Economics Admissions

Academic

Applicants will possess, at a minimum, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, with a cumulative GPA equivalent to an average grade of at least “B”, including (normally):

  • At least one undergraduate course in Statistics at an intermediate level (preferably econometrics),
  • Intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, and
  • Economic theory at an advanced (fourth-year) level

Language Requirements

Students whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.

  • A score of at least 90 on the internet-based (iBt) TOEFL with no band below 20, or
  • An IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no band below 6 is required. TOEFL/IELTS scores must be less than 2 years old.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit the following:

  • Letter of Intent: Please expand on your areas of interest in a letter of intent, between 1-2 pages, that briefly states your specific interests, and how you expect the program to further your career goals
  • A sample of previous writing (10-15 pages in length)
  • Transcripts: we will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.
  • Three letters of reference. Upon completion of the referee section of your online application, your referees will be sent a secure link in order to provide a reference.
  • An up-to-date CV
  • Supplemental form
  • A one-time $110 application fee

All applicants to the Master of Applied Economics (MAE) program are automatically considered for admission in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Economics (PBCAE) program if it is determined that they do not fully meet the admission requirements of MAE program. 

Students who are interested in pursuing MAE degree at SMU, but are not sure for which program they are best qualified, are advised to apply for the Master’s program. 

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