Master of Science in Financial Economics
Analysis & Research Skills for Professional Advancement
Advance Your Career in Financial Economics
The Master of Science in Financial Economics program at Georgetown University is a full-time, on-campus program that prepares you to make an impact in the field. Our 45-credit curriculum rigorously encompasses all essential aspects of financial economics. With four full terms of coursework, you’ll be able to develop deep expertise in financial economics and delve into a broad array of other economic areas of study. You’ll unlock a world of knowledge and expertise that will prepare you to succeed in your career.
Application Deadlines for Fall Enrollment
January 15 | Priority Consideration Deadline
April 1 | Final Deadline
Financial Aid
Georgetown University plans to offer merit-based partial-tuition scholarships to selected applicants who are admitted to its master’s programs in economics for matriculation in Fall 2025.
Develop Practical Skills Through Our Financial Economics Curriculum
The Master’s in Financial Economics program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance your career. You will start with the four core courses — microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and data analysis — to build a strong foundation, providing you with a solid grasp of key theoretical models and empirical tools. You’ll complete specifically required courses in foundational areas in financial economics, including financial theory, financial markets and institutions, financial econometrics and monetary economics. You will choose elective courses to explore contemporary economic problems, practical applications and advanced tools in financial and other areas of economics. Overall, you’ll gain skills to engage in empirical analyses, undertake original research projects and contribute to policy formulation and implementation.
To help ensure readiness for the quantitative demands of the program, a mandatory two-week session just before the fall semester reviews calculus, linear algebra and probability and statistics.
Faculty Who Practice What They Teach
Our distinguished full-time faculty members for the Master’s in Financial Economics program are experienced researchers and leading scholars. Situated in Washington, DC, we also attract adjunct instructors who are economists working in government agencies, think tanks, consulting firms and trade associations. This unique collaboration between full-time academics and in-the-field economists provides a comprehensive and highly marketable graduate economics education.
Brian Madigan, Ph.D
Professor of the Practice & Program Director
Mary Ann Bronson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Louise Laage, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
William Nelson, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
What Makes Us Unique
Embark on a transformative academic journey at Georgetown in vibrant Washington, DC. Our new Master’s in Financial Economics program offers an experience that can go beyond the classroom. You can involve yourself in an on-campus cohort, fostering meaningful connections with esteemed faculty and fellow students worldwide. When you live and study in DC, you’ll find yourself immersed in the pulse of global affairs and policy, with unrivaled access to international financial organizations, key U.S. government agencies and influential private sector companies.
Stand Out in the Job Market
Our graduates will be prepared for careers in the U.S. and abroad, in both public and private sectors. Employers in the financial industry want individuals who have a comprehensive understanding of economic and financial theory, can readily conduct empirical research and analysis and can apply such skills and knowledge to contribute to policy issues. Our program can help you master all of this and more. Through a wide range of courses, we equip you with highly marketable skills that set you apart. Join us on the path to success with the practical skills and knowledge you need to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
Financial Economics Opportunities
- Commercial and investment banks
- International monetary organizations
- Development banks
- Central banks
- Financial regulatory agencies
- Banking and financial trade associations
- Congressional committee staffs
(compared to 405 average listings nationally)
Master’s Degree or Higherin the Washington, DC, area
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Master of Science in Financial Economics program has not yet obtained approval for VA education benefits at this time, and is pending submission of its VA application. Please contact our Assistant Registrar for Veteran/Military Benefits at militarybenefits@georgetown.edu for more information.
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