Applied Economics, MS

In the San Francisco Bay Area, the development of advanced technologies is altering the way people live and work. Digital markets are fundamentally changing interactions between consumers, businesses, organizations and governments throughout the world. As a next-generation economist with an MS in Applied Economics, you will have the skills to take a leadership role in this dynamic environment.

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Gain real-world knowledge and experience in the San Francisco Bay Area — the birthplace of businesses in the new digital economy.

What is Applied Economics?

Integrate economics and data science to prepare for careers in the AI-powered digital economy. You’ll build fluency in programming, econometrics, and machine learning while applying data-driven tools to challenges like pricing, market design, and causal analysis.

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What Can I Do With a Masters in Applied Economics?

Learning how to apply theoretical insights and use computational tools for analyzing data will prepare you for a career in various industries like tech, finance, consulting, and policy. Take your skills to top employers in the San Francisco Bay Area or around the world.

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Does the Program Offer Concentrations?

Earn a specialized academic certificate in environmental economics, market design, causal inference and experimental design, development economics, or economic analytics to deepen your economic expertise — and at no additional cost.

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Who Teaches the Courses?

Come learn from both full-time faculty and industry experts who are not only leading researchers across the tech, finance, policy, and consulting sectors but also dedicated educators and practitioners shaping today's data-driven economy.

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I am looking to gain the skills needed to harness the power of big data to help answer business and economic questions, and I can think of no better place to do that than USF."

Dean Boerner ’23 Applied Economics MS

What Does a Career in Applied Economics Look Like?

The application of applied economics can be versatile, and a master of science in applied economics opens up career opportunities across multiple sectors. Here is a list of jobs you might pursue with this degree.

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Is This a STEM-Certified Program?

We are designated as a STEM program (science, technology, engineering, and math). Eligible international students may apply to work in the United States for up to three years after graduation via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and STEM extension.

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