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    Master of Applied Economics (MAE)

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    Los Angeles, USMAEIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $66,476.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    30%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    50
    Cohort
    students
    $140.00
    App fee

    Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 9-month, in-person MAE program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $66,476 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Intensive 9-month program covering microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, quantitative methods, econometrics, communication skills, and elective courses in economics subfields, culminating in a final project.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min No minimum GRE score required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min internet-based TOEFL minimum total passing score of 87 (no section minimums required)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS overall band score of at least 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $22,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles is $66,476.
    Is Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 9 months.
    What GPA is required for Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Per the program's published guidance: A scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better, or its equivalent if the letter grade system is not used, is required for the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of undergraduate study and in any post-baccalaureate study.
    Is Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at University of California-Los Angeles is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.