Admission Details

MS-Applied Economics and Data Analytics Program Requirements

The MS-AEDA program is open to professionals and recent graduates with economics and non-economics degrees.

We encourage early application. Applications received by the preferred date receive priority consideration.

Meet PSU minimum admission requirement
Unofficial transcript(s) with a completed bachelor’s degree. Once admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. Visit the PSU Admissions website for detailed transcript requirements.
Show competency in calculus, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics, either through a degree or relevant coursework. (P/NP is allowed)
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0-point scale). If the GPA is below 3.0, students may be admitted provided they show promise based on grades in economics, statistics, and/or math courses.
CV or resume
GRE/GMT scores are not required
Application essay (about 400 words). Essays are your chance to go beyond your grades, test scores (if applicable), and resume. Use them to give us a deeper insight into your personal journey, background, and program goals.
Two letters of recommendation
$67 application fee

Please note that this program is 100% online. It is not F-1 eligible.