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USA, District of Columbia
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1893
Total Students: 14,311 +
Int. Students: 1,860 +
Main Campus Address
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States
At American University, our policy-centered curriculum is taught by esteemed economists and scholars who have studied key economic and societal issues such as how to best serve children in foster care and prevent sex trafficking, and the gains and losses from trade protection.
As you earn your online Master of Arts in Economics, Applied Economics degree, they’ll prepare you to analyze data and human and organizational behavior, interpret economic models, test hypotheses, and apply your analysis to economic policy — skillsets in demand for careers across virtually every industry, including finance, healthcare, nonprofit, and academia.
Our graduates are able to communicate critical information and policy recommendations to a wider audience that includes legislatures, advocates, interest groups, lobbyists, and legislative aids that write the text of the law.
Graduates also qualify to sit for the Certified Business Economist (CBE) exam by the National Association for Business Economics (NABE).
Postgraduate Pathway
30 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Closed | |
may 2025 | Not Available | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships available for Fall 2025 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until 30th Apr, 2025
1 Year Undergraduate scholarships
Please note:
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: Postgraduate Pathway
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 31,300
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Postgraduate Pathway
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 45,794
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Undergraduate Pathway
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 45,794
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Undergraduate Pathway
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 41,266
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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