The Master of Applied Economics and Policy program is designed to offer a unique combination of courses that will prepare students for work in the specialized field of economic policy. As a graduate, students will be prepared to immediately secure a position in the working world. The program places special emphasis in preparing students to utilize large amounts of data available to professionals in government and business to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government polices and business projects. Through a multidisciplinary approach to policy analysis involving economic courses, business courses, communication workshops and an exciting research project, students will have all of the tools and experiences needed to begin a career as an Economist.