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Program Details

The global economy is vast and constantly changing. With the Master of Science in Financial Economics program from Johns Hopkins University, you can develop the expertise to analyze complex economic conditions. As a result, you’ll qualify for in-demand roles where you help improve financial decision-making in the public or private sector.

Johns Hopkins offers one of the only MS in Financial Economics degrees that you can pursue entirely online or on campus. No matter the option you choose, you will learn from well-respected economists with expertise spanning every corner of the finance industry. Their experience includes leadership roles with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Freddie Mac, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Because financial economics offers a wealth of career opportunities, this program lets you focus on the quantitative skills that apply wherever your career ambitions may lead. Tailor your learning experience by selecting from three time-series analysis courses in macroeconometrics, macroeconomic forecasting, and financial economics. You can also choose electives that explore machine learning, international finance, labor economics, the economics of healthcare, and other specialties.

Get started now to earn the MS in Financial Economics degree in 12 to 24 months. You’ll prepare for economist roles across the financial sector, which offer a median salary of $129,060 per year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

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