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    Applied Economics, M.S

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    St. Louis, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $42,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $3.00
    App fee

    Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in St. Louis, US. Tuition is $42,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Quantitative program focusing on analysis and forecasting of financial variables such as interest rates and stock returns, and their effects on financial markets. Includes spatial econometrics, applied machine learning in economics and finance, and forecasting macroeconomic and financial variables.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $27,842.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University is $42,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University online or in-person?
    Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University is offered in-person.
    How long does Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University take to complete?
    Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
    Is Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Applied Economics, M.S at Saint Louis University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.