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University of Maryland Baltimore County Graduate School Economic Policy Analysis UMBC Graduate School, 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 US   Phone: 1-410-455-2160 Fax: 1-410-455-1054   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. Economic Policy Analysis Doctoral Ph.D. Public Policy On Campus   The program places special emphasis on the tools of data analysis commonly used by economists. In today's economy, professionals in government and business have access to massive amounts of information and data. To use this information to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government policies and business projects, professionals must know how to organize and analyze it. The Economic Policy Analysis curriculum provides up-to-date techniques to draw practical lessons from data to contribute to the effective implementation of policy. The course of study combines a multi-disciplinary approach to policy analysis with focused study on the use of economic tools to analyze policy issues. The core economic courses present the tools commonly used by economists, including economic modeling, econometrics, cost-benefit analysis, and forecasting. The interdisciplinary nature of the program provides students with a broad perspective on policy formulation along with focused training in economic analysis and the use of quantitative tools.     Accreditation Information: UMBC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree. Exact field is open but students are expected to have completed the prerequisite courses listed below on entry  Pre-Requisite Courses intermediate undergrad micro theory calculus, mathematics for economists, statistics, undergraduate econometrics  International Student Requirements   Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience   Volunteer Experience   Publications Experience   Foreign Language Requirement   Other Requirements     Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: