Master of Arts in Economics

Join tomorrow’s thought leaders through the Mason style of economics, which blends the branches of public choice, Austrian, and experimental economic theories. Our nationally ranked Master of Arts in Economics program has received international attention for its focus on comparative institutional analysis and its practical approach to the relationships among economic, political, and legal sectors.

As the home to the late Nobel Laureate James Buchanan, George Mason University has a celebrated history of moving economic thought forward. Graduate students in the flexible, online economics program benefit from the guidance of renowned faculty and learn using real-world economic problems.

The program is designed for students to develop a sturdy foundation in effective data, statistical, and economic analysis. As students conduct, read, and critique their peers’ research, they will develop informed and thorough solutions in government, policy institute, business, or nonprofit settings.

At George Mason University, online students have lifetime access to the University’s Career Center. Students in the online MA in Economics can use this resource to find internships during the program and job opportunities after graduation.

Graduates of our MA in Economics have entered successful careers in government, nonprofit, research, and private sector settings. Because George Mason University is located near Washington, D.C., our online graduates have benefited from employment opportunities in an array of government, public policy, nonprofit, and business positions.

George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.

Mason Online refers to the online learning experiences offered that may be completed at home, while stationed abroad, or while traveling. The online courses will maintain the same academic rigor and integrity as their campus-based counterparts, providing students with an active and collaborative learning environment while offering greater flexibility to fit a student's needs.