POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN APPLIED ECONOMICS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Advanced economic modeling, forecasting, analysis of rapidly incoming data, and econometrics have become the backbone of decisions made in governments, international organizations, and businesses. The Post-
Master’s Certificate in Quantitative Methods in Applied Economics is intended for those who already hold a master’s degree in economics or statistics, and who wish to expand or update their knowledge.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Students must have a master’s degree in economics or statistics, as well as meet the requirements listed below. Students lacking prerequisite courses can take them with us, on-site or online. Admissions are rolling, offering students the convenience of beginning in Summer, Fall, or Spring semester.
» One semester of master’s level microeconomics, passed with at least a B grade. » One semester of master’s level macroeconomics, passed with at least a B grade.
» A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students take 4 courses. All courses are offered onsite in the evenings at the Washington, DC Center of Johns Hopkins University (near Dupont Circle), and online. Choose four of the following seven courses: » 440.614 Macroeconometrics (Time Series Econometrics)
» 440.619 Real Risk
» 440.615 Macroeconomic Forecasting » 440.616 Bayesian Econometrics
» 440.624 Computable General Equilibrium Modeling (onsite only)
» 440.617 Financial Econometrics
» 440.629 Survey Research Methods
» 440.622 Cost-Benefit Analysis
» 440.618 Microeconometrics (Panel Data Econometrics)
FINANCIAL AID
Office of Student Financial Services can provide assistance with: » Understanding the eligibility for federal » For more information, please visit: student aid advanced.jhu.edu/finaid or email aapfinaid@jhu.edu » Determining your federal loan options » Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Frank D. Weiss, Ph.D. Program Director, Applied Economics 202.452.0769 fdweiss@jhu.edu Ahmed Mahmud, Ph.D. Associate Director 202.663.5983 amahmud2@jhu.edu
Dr. Genevieve Briand Assistant Director 307.548.2070 gbriand@jhu.edu CONTACT ADMISSIONS aapinfo@jhu.edu 202.452.1940 800.847.3330
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