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MS in Applied Economics and Graduate Certificate in Investments

To allow students to better exploit the strong complementarity between Finance and Economics, the Carey Business School of Johns Hopkins University and the Applied Economics program have eliminated the overlap between the MS degree in Applied Economics and the graduate-level Investments Certificate.

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Degree Type:

Combined Credential

Entry Terms:

Fall, Spring, and Summer

Mode of Study:

Online

Requirements:

13 courses. 8 Applied Economics courses and 5 Carey Business School courses for the Certificate.

Time to Complete:

Varies based on course availability and schedule

Tuition:

Learn more about tuition and fees.

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Course Selections

From the MS in Applied Economics program’s curriculum, you will complete the 3 Required Core Courses, select 1 of the Customizable Core Courses, and choose 4 Elective Courses.

From the Investments Certificate program, you will complete the following courses:

Accounting and Financial Reporting – BU.210.620
Corporate Finance – BU.231.620
Derivatives – BU.232.710
Fixed Income – BU.232.720
Investments – BU.232.701

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