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The program can take only 12 months to complete, but usually it requires three semesters with one course taken over the summer.
The MS in Applied Economics Program is comprised of 30 credit hours.
Find detailed curriculum information on the MSAE "Curriculum" webpage.
The CIP code for the MS in Applied Economics is 45.0603, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. This is on the STEM Designated Degree Program list for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Having a STEM designated degree program is a valuable signal to employers, and it enables international students to extend their OPT for a total of 36 months.
No. Work experience is not required for this program.
Students can choose to start classes in spring or fall.
There is a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend classes, with classes primarily in the daytime, typically meeting twice a week.
Tuition for the 2025-26 academic year is $1,400 per credit. The total tuition cost of 30 credits required for this degree is $42,000.
Find detailed information on the MSAE "Tuition and Expenses" webpage.
Please visit the MSAE "Scholarships and Financial Aid" webpage.
You may view our admission requirements on the MSAE 'Admissions Information' webpage.
Performance on the GMAT or GRE is a good indicator of success in the program. While we do not have a minimum score for either test, we look for strong quantitative ability as evidenced in the mathematical portion of the GMAT or GRE. Most of our students score in the 70th percentile or above on their total score, a good measure of the strength of your peers.
Lehigh may accept transfer credits per approval of the Program Director and the Office of the Registrar; however, it is not guaranteed credit transfer will be accepted.
You may view our application deadlines on the MS in Applied Economics 'Admissions Information' webpage.
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No. Unofficial transcripts are accepted when submitting an application. Unofficial transcripts are also acceptable for application review.
Domestic and international applicants should upload unofficial transcripts in English that show the degree received, along with course grades and cumulative grades.
You will only be required to submit official transcripts if admitted to the program.
For more information, please visit the MS in Applied Economics 'Admissions Information' webpage.
Generally 2-4 weeks after your completed application has been submitted.
Official electronic transcripts via an official secure transcript service are the preferred method of receipt. If the institution offers an electronic secure transcript service, please have the institution submit documentation to the following email address: business@lehigh.edu.
If the institution does not offer an official electronic transcript service, the official transcripts and degree certificates must be mailed in a sealed envelope with the institution seal and sent directly to our office using the address listed below.
Lehigh University - College of Business
Graduate Programs Office
Lehigh Business Innovation Building, Suite 201
201 E. Packer Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18015
USA
Official transcripts must bear the signature of the university’s registrar, the seal of the issuing institution, and contain the name and date of the degree awarded.
Official transcripts and degree certificates must be mailed from your college or university in a sealed envelope with the institution seal and sent directly to our office using the following address:
Lehigh University - College of Business
Graduate Programs Office
Lehigh Business Innovation Building, Suite 201
201 E. Packer Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18015
USA
Official transcripts must bear the signature of the university’s registrar, the seal of the issuing institution, and contain the name and date of the degree awarded.
If your non-U.S. institution cannot mail your transcripts, you will have to supply a Course by Course Evaluation (fees for this service are the responsibility of the applicant).
For more information on course evaluation services, please visit the MS in Applied Economics 'Admissions Information' webpage.
If your non-U.S. institution cannot mail your transcripts, you will have to supply a course-by-course evaluation (fees for this service are the responsibility of the applicant). Lehigh Business has created a custom evaluation form for graduate applicants to Lehigh’s College of Business through IEE and SpanTran that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate! Lehigh's recommended companies for international transcript evaluations are the following:
- International Education Evaluations (Access IEE Evaluation Form)
- World Evaluation Services (Access WES Evaluation Form)
- SpanTran (Access SpanTran Evaluation Form)
You can find other accredited evaluation companies through the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
An additional course evaluation company for students from Chinese institutions is CHESICC. Students requesting course evaluations through this service should have all documentation sent to the following email address: business@lehigh.edu. The processing time for CHESICC documents is approximately 20 days.
Lehigh Business has created a custom evaluation form for graduate applicants to Lehigh’s College of Business through IEE and SpanTran that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate! Lehigh's recommended companies for international transcript evaluations are the following:
- International Education Evaluations (Access IEE Evaluation Form)
- World Evaluation Services (Access WES Evaluation Form)
- SpanTran (Access SpanTran Evaluation Form)
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