MS in Applied Economics and Management Degree

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Among its rigorous, research-intensive graduate programs, the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management offers a two-year, residential Master of Science program.

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Among its rigorous, research-intensive graduate programs, the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management offers a two-year, residential Master of Science program.

Rooted in applied research with an eye toward using business to make the world a better place, our MS in Applied Economics and Management is ideal for business-minded students interested in pursuing careers in research, consulting, and academia.

Earn Your Applied Economics Master’s Degree at the Dyson School. Take a deep dive into applied economics and management with a research-focused graduate degree.

Program Overview: Our MS in Applied Economics and Management at a Glance
From degree type to program length, here’s an overview:

  • Degree Awarded-MS in Applied Economics and Management
  • Location-Ithaca, NY
  • Program Format-Full-time residential and STEM-designated

Why Earn an MS in Applied Economics and Management at the Dyson School?

  • As you explore applied economics graduate programs at the Dyson School, you might be wondering about the differences between the MS and the MPS—and which is right for you. Here’s a side-by-side comparison:
  • Master of Science in AEM-The MS in AEM is a two-year, research-focused graduate degree. The MS can also prepare you for continued study at the PhD
  • Master of Professional Studies in AEM-The MPS in AEM is a shorter-term, career-focused graduate program designed to prepare you for various economics-related fields.
  • If you see yourself in an economics-rooted, research-driven role—whether in academia, consulting, or another sector—pursuing your MS in Applied Economics and Management at one of the top business schools in the country is a wise choice.
  • After earning the MS in AEM, our graduates have earned PhDs in areas like accounting, food and nutrition policy, applied economics, marketing, and management. Our MS alumni also have pursued careers as analysts, consultants, and research associates in a range of sectors and specialties.

Our Curriculum: Required MS AEM Courses

  • As a Master of Science in Applied Economics and Management student at Dyson, your degree requirements will vary based on several factors, including your undergraduate coursework, your career goals, your research interests, and any plans to continue your education beyond the MS. But no matter what your trajectory, you can expect your Dyson experience to include:

Core AEM Classes & Seminars

  • During your first and second semesters, you’ll take a selection of graduate-level applied economics and management classes that explore topics such as production economics, consumer demand, and policy analysis. You’ll also attend engaging seminars with visiting lecturers.

Electives & Specialization Courses

  • The MS in AEM program offers the flexibility to choose a specialization area, which opens you up to a wide variety of classes. Plus you’ll have a chance to choose from hundreds of electives from across the college and throughout Cornell University.

PhD Track Course Options

  • If you plan to pursue a PhD, we suggest you take at least two 3000- or 4000-level math and statistics classes, such as Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods 1, or Introduction to Analysis. These courses prepare you for the world of big data.

Master’s Thesis & Exam

  • The heart of any research-based master’s program is the thesis. You’ll spend nearly a year working under the guidance of a faculty mentor exploring an AEM topic you’re passionate about. Before you graduate, you’ll defend your thesis via an oral examination.

A Sample Schedule: What You’ll Learn and When

  • After you build a foundation in graduate-level coursework in applied economics and management, including your core, elective, and specialization classes, you’ll spend most of your second year deeply involved in your thesis research. Here’s an example of how that might look for you:

Year One: An Example
Fall

  • AEM 6080: Production Economics
  • AEM 6120: Applied Econometrics
  • AEM 6700: Economics of Consumer Demand
  • Math class of your choice
  • Electives
  • AEM 7030: Policy seminars

Spring

  • AEM 6010: Writing Competitive Research Proposals
  • AEM 6300: Policy Analysis: Welfare Theory, Agriculture, and Trade
  • AEM 7100: Econometrics I
  • Math class of your choice
  • Electives

Summer

  • Begin thesis research

Year Two: An Example
Fall

  • AEM 8900: Thesis research
  • Electives

Spring

  • AEM 8900: Thesis research
  • Final thesis examination
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    Warren Hall Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-6201, New York

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