Online MS in Applied Economics

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must be admitted as a Degree Student.
• Admission into the Master of Science in Applied Economics program is competitive. To be considered, students must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
2. Undergraduate GPA: minimum of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale
3. Completed courses in calculus, statistics, macroeconomics, and microeconomics (intermediate level micro and macro courses are strongly preferred) with a minimum grade of “C” in each course and a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in the required courses.
4. Submit an up-to-date resume detailing both education and work experience. While work experience is not required, relevant experience may be considered in the admissions process.

Graduate Transfer, Transient, and CPL Credit

The Parker College of Business accepts graduate transfer or transient credit from AACSB accredited programs. The college also accepts credits for prior learning (CPL) related to, for example, military service, work experience, and professional certifications.  All requests for these types of credit are subject to applicable university requirements and must be reviewed and approved by the MSAE Program Advisor.

Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application: 

• Create an application account.
• Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
• Pay the $50 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver once complete. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual-enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.

Check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.

We’re proud of our program’s  AACSB accreditation, a distinction only 5% of business schools achieve.

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For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.