Contacts | Joint BX/MA Program | How to Apply | Program Requirements
Department Website: https://economics.uchicago.edu
The Master of Arts in Economics (MAE) is a transformative one-year program offering extraordinary access to the faculty and resources that only Chicago Economics can provide. The program is designed for a versatile group of students and can be tailored to those interested in entering industry as well as those who are looking to pursue a PhD after their Master’s.
Applicants considering this highly selective program are expected to have substantial mathematical and economics experience. Students complete three master’s level Economics courses (microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics) and six graduate electives drawn from master’s level courses in the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics and master’s and PhD level courses in the Harris School of Public Policy and the Chicago Booth School of Business.
Joint BX/MA Program
Students who wish to pursue a joint BX/MA degree should review requirements and should consult with their College adviser. They should also meet with Lindsey Weglarz, Associate Dean of Students (lweglarz@uchicago.edu) in the Division of the Social Sciences in the Autumn Quarter of their third year or earlier.
Please see BA/MA Degree Requirements to review the eligibility and degree requirements for the joint degree.
How to Apply
Applicants are recommended, but not required, to have a GPA of 3.55 or higher. The application is submitted to the Dean of Students of the Division of the Social Sciences. More information on the application process can be found at socialsciences.uchicago.edu/admissions. Applications are due on the same timeline as all applications for MA admission. Specific requirements for the BX/MA program can be found on the Division of the Social Sciences website.
Program Requirements
Please visit the Economics Department website for information regarding program requirements. Please see BA/MA Degree Requirements to review joint degree logistics.