Applied Economics Graduate Major (MA, MS, PhD)
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
The Applied Economics Graduate Program provides students with a strong foundation in economic theory, and quantitative methods while preserving sufficient flexibility to specialize in their areas of interest. The core curriculum includes courses in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, in quantitative methods, and includes a set of qualifying examinations. Additional course work is required in the areas of concentration, which include: research and environmental economics, trade and development, public health economics, transportation economics, and an open area of concentration. The open area can accommodate students’ interests in applied economic policy, sustainable development, food and climate policy, and marine issues. The hallmark of the Applied Economics Graduate Program is the training of students to understand and utilize economic theories, principles, and methods to examine real-world problems with significant attention to data, institutions, and context.
Since faculty from across campus are members of the graduate faculty in Applied Economics and are potential research advisors, the Applied Economics Graduate Program allows students to work with faculty who most closely match their interests.
These faculty reside in many academic departments at Oregon State University, including the Department of Applied Economics, the School of Public Policy, the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, the Department of Forest Resources, Engineering and Management, and the College of Public Health and Human Sciences. Many students are supported by graduate teaching or graduate research assistantships. The Graduate School website also provides information related to financing your graduate education.
For detailed information on the Applied Economics Graduate Program, please review the webpage.
Contact Information
Dr. John Antle, Director of Admissions
Applied Economics Graduate Program
213 Ballard Extension Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-1425
Email: applied.economics@oregonstate.edu
Major Code: 1290
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
MA
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
MS
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
PhD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.