Master’s Programs

The faculty of the Department of Economics is well-known for its research and teaching. In addition to the long-established and rigorous undergraduate and PhD programs in Economics, the Department offers a Master of Arts in Applied Economics, a Master of Science in Economics and in Fall 2025 the Department will welcome the inaugural class of our new Master of Science in Financial Economics program. 

Sumedha Bhalla in a white shirt and suit jacket
Sumedha Bhalla (MS-ECON 2023) is an Economic Consultant at NERA
Riya Bhargava
Riya Bhargava (MS-ECON 2023) is a Research Analyst at Exeter Associates
Jason Wright in a blue shirt with a black suit jacket
Jason Wright (MA-APEC 2022) is a Project Manager at the World Bank
Bryan Zou profiled in Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Bryan Zou (MS-ECON 2019) contributed to New Women, Peace and Security Index Launched at UN with GIWP
Nicole Korkos (MA-APEC 2018) is the Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Yelena Maleyev (MA-APEC 2018) is an Associate Economist at Grant Thornton LLP
Yelena Maleyev (MA-APEC 2018) is an Associate Economist at Grant Thornton LLP
Duke Catoco at the MA-APEC graduation, August 29, 2019
Participants at the MA-PECO graduation, August 29, 2019
MA-PECO students visit the White House on November 29, 2018
Students visit the IDB on July 24, 2019

Thank you for your interest in the Masters Degree programs offered by the Department of Economics at Georgetown University. Georgetown University is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the United States. Located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the University benefits from a beautiful campus, excellent facilities, and the amenities of the city, as well as frequent contact with the many prominent institutions situated in the area that are engaged in research and national and global policy-making.

We welcome you to peruse the individual websites, and we encourage all interested individuals to apply for admission to any of the programs. Please follow the link for information on the application procedures.

Graduates of Georgetown University’s masters degree in economics programs have established an active Alumni Society. You may be interested in visiting the Alumni Society’s website (https://www.georgetownmaeconalum.com/-leaving Georgetown University). 

Sincerely,
Thomas Lewis, Masters Programs Coordinator
Brian Madigan, Ph.D., Director of Masters Programs
Rodney Ludema, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics

MASTERS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS 

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCIAL ECONOMICS