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The Master of Science in International Economics (MSIE) is designed for students who seek employment as an analyst or consultant with international trading companies, financial institutions, economics forecasting and consulting companies, international law firms, and a variety of international organizations. The program is also an excellent preparation for study at the doctoral level.

An MBA alternative

Unlike a traditional master’s program in business administration, the MS in International Economics program provides a solid foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods. Graduates gain sophisticated skills for analytical and empirical analysis of the global economy, including:

• Advanced forecasting techniques for economic, financial, and marketing research
• Construction and use of international financial databases
• Management and evaluation of global portfolios
• Writing technical reports on current issues in international economics
• Analysis of international trade issues and policies
• Effective management of foreign exchange risk

 

Degree Requirements

The degree requires the successful completion of eight required courses and two elective courses. Full-time students entering in the fall with the appropriate background can complete the MSIE program in one calendar year. The program is offered in the evening and students may enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. A full-time course load is 12 credit hours per term. All courses carry three credit hours.   All degree, curriculum, and course descriptions are subject to review and revision. 

Admission and Financial Aid

To be considered for admission you must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, take the GRE or GMAT and complete the application process. International students must submit the TOEFL scores and provide a statement of financial resources. Completion of undergraduate courses in Principles of Economics and Principles of Statistics are required. Domestic applicants may take these courses at Suffolk University before entering the program.

Graduate fellowships, assistantships and Beacon Hill Institute stipends are available to full-time graduate students. The awards may be limited and only cover a part of the total cost of your study.

Candidates should submit the application for admission to the Graduate Admission Office, and the application for financial aid to the Financial Aid Office and to the Department of Economics.

Curriculum (MSIE)

EC 700 Quantitative Foundations of Economic Analysis (1 credit) *Required for those students who have not taken calculus
EC 710 Macroeconomics
EC 720 Applied Microeconomics
EC 730 International Trade Theory & Policy
EC 740 International Monetary Economics
EC 745 International Financial Economics
EC 750 Applied Econometrics
EC 755 Global Data Analysis
EC 760 Applied Time Series Methods
EC 786 Topics in International Economics OR
EC 785 Topics in Economics 

 

Elective Courses

Choose One Course
EC 790 Internship or
One graduate-level course relevant to international economics and finance, subject to the Graduate Program Director's approval

The faculty will advise students as to which courses they should complete each semester. This program must be completed in no more than five years.


You can find full course descriptions in our Academic Catalog.