M.A. in Economics

Hunter’s master’s program in economics equips students with analytic tools that can be directly applied to business and public policy. 

The program integrates economic theory, quantitative methods and practical applications, and emphasizes elective courses in international trade and finance, economic development, financial economics, industrial organization, corporate governance, labor economics and public finance. Hunter MAs regularly move into interesting, well-paid positions in business, government, and international organizations. They are equally prepared to enter PhD programs at top-ranking universities.

Under the direction of professors who combine distinguished academic credentials with wide experience in economic research and applications, students studying for an MA at Hunter may participate in such major ongoing projects as: taxation, government spending, and economic growth; earnings of immigrants and minority groups; saving and investment in rural economies; taxation and the regional economy; social security and public welfare; tax competition; health out-comes; corporate investment and financial decisions; regulatory policy; corporate control; location choices of immigrants.

The program is offered in the evening to accommodate students who hold full- and part-time jobs.

Hunter College offers an exciting master’s program in economics, taught by a distinguished faculty.

Classes are held on weekday evenings, and the program can be completed over one academic year and two summers.
Graduates are equipped with the statistical and analytical tools necessary for careers in data science, finance and public policy.
Many graduates also transition to PhD programs in top-ranked economics and social science departments.

This program offers a fantastic opportunity to spend a year:

• Living in New York City
• Studying at a renowned public university
• Discovering the intellectual pleasures of economics
• Gaining significant professional advancement

Why study economics?

• Economics is a unique social science that helps you think about society and everyday interactions in a whole new light.
• Economics emphasizes the most pressing global welfare and policy problems.
• Economists are highly employable. They have technical skills that are valued in a wide range of industries.

Why study economics at Hunter?

• Hunter College is a senior college in the City University of New York, the largest urban university in the U.S. It is located on the beautiful upper east side of Manhattan.
• The professors in the Department of Economics are accomplished academics with a broad range of specializations (behavioral economics, media, healthcare, development, crime, firms, labor).
• Economics masters students have extensive interaction with professors and opportunities to meet outside speakers and learn about the latest research in economics at regular seminars.
• Ours is a tried-and-tested rigorous program. Recent graduates have joined:
• Major financial firms including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
• International organizations including the United Nations and the World Bank.
• Top PhD programs including Princeton, Berkeley and Chicago.
• Classes are held in the evenings so that students can pursue employment or other activities during the day.
• Hunter offers an incredible value for money—a top-notch education from a highly-regarded program, without the price tag.