Financial Economics, Master of Science

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MS in Financial Economics

In the Master of Science in Financial Economics program, learning economic theory is just the beginning. Students will explore practical tools and techniques, gaining the expertise to analyze global economic change. It’s their pathway to careers that focus on modeling financial markets, forecasting trends, and elevating decision-making across the public and private sectors.

Johns Hopkins University lets students take control of their education with customizable core courses and an array of electives. This coursework helps students master the analytical methods used to identify financial risks and opportunities.

This is a 10-course degree program, with classes offered in Washington, D.C., and online. The degree can be pursued at a part- or full-time pace, onsite or online, or in both modes. All undergraduate majors are welcome.

Admissions Criteria for All Advanced Academic Programs

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the materials and credentials required for all programs, the Master of Science in Financial Economics has the following program-specific minimum requirements:

• Resume
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose: Please provide a statement, up to one page in length, describing your personal background and/or a part of your life experience that has shaped you or your goals. Feel free to elaborate on personal challenges and opportunities that have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree at Johns Hopkins.
• Prerequisite Courses:
• One semester of introductory microeconomics, passed with at least a B
• One semester of introductory macroeconomics, passed with at least a B
• One semester of undergraduate statistics, passed with at least a B
• One undergraduate course that covers multivariate calculus, passed with at least a B

Program Requirements

Students in the MS in Financial Economics program must complete ten courses:

• Four core required courses
• One core customizable course
• Five electives, as noted below

Course List

1 : In some instances, an Advanced Time-Series Econometrics course/Time Series Analysis course that isn't taken as a core - or required - course may be taken as electives. Courses cannot satisfy more than one degree requirement.

2 : Courses cannot satisfy more than one degree requirement.

3 : Students may not double-count their selected Advanced Time-Series Econometrics Course/Time Series Analysis course as an elective course. Courses cannot satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Optional Thesis ( Thesis)

Students may undertake their own research project as an 11th program course, Thesis, for three additional credits at full tuition. Prior to proposing a project, interested students must have clearly identified a research topic. Then, they must submit a formal proposal for review and approval to the Thesis Research Committee. This proposal must be received no later than two months prior to the beginning of the term in which the student plans to enroll in the course. The proposal must follow the Thesis Guidelines, which can be obtained by contacting the program director.

The committee will help identify a mentor who is familiar with the student's prospective inquiry, and is willing to provide guidance and oversee the project. The mentor must be a member of the faculty teaching at the Johns Hopkins University, but the availability of a mentor cannot be guaranteed. Students must meet with the mentor periodically for discussion of the project's progress, onsite or online, and must complete a research paper, to be approved by the mentor and the committee.

Enrollment of the student is undertaken by the program director.

Required Prerequisites: All five core courses, including Macroeconometrics [Time-Series Analysis], Macroeconomic Forecasting [Time Series Analysis] or Financial Econometrics [Time-Series Analysis]; two or more Financial Economics electives in the substantive area of the proposed research; and a strong academic record (at least B+ average) in at least eight program courses.