MS in Economic Analytics 

at Towson University, Towson

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4-point scale) is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. GPA calculations may be based upon the cumulative units or the last 60 units of the degree

The master’s degree in economic analytics is an intensive, rigorous and quantitative program. Applicants must have a background which augurs success in the program. Applications will be reviewed on an individual basis, but this typically requires: 

• successful completion of intermediate microeconomics, preferably with calculus
• successful completion of intermediate macroeconomics, preferably with calculus
• successful completion of a course in calculus
• successful completion of two courses of statistics or econometrics, including regression analysis

• Applicants who do not meet the above criteria but can demonstrate strong analytical abilities will be considered for the program. In some cases, applicants may be accepted conditional on completion of courses at Towson University which meet the above criteria
• Other indications of strong analytical abilities include, but are not limited to, successful completion of an undergraduate degree in an analytical or technical major or significant course work in mathematics and/or statistics, or a strong score (160 or above) on the quantitative reasoning section of the GRE