The Master of Applied Economics Program

Welcome to the Master of Applied Economics program at UCLA. Our intensive, 1 academic year program offers unique opportunities for students
to master theory and application of the three general areas of economics, enhance their skills in written and oral communication of economic
ideas, and gain hands-on experience in elective courses. Students will also share ideas with major economic industry leaders, further
preparing them for success in the job market upon graduation.

If you have questions about our program, please feel free to contact us at mae-office@econ.ucla.edu. You can also join our mailing list to receive
information about the latest updates and developments in our Master of Applied Economics program. Admissions for the 2019-2020 school year are now closed. Admissions for the 2020-2021 school year will open in the Fall.

Where our Alumni Work

  • AmTech
  • Bank of Hope
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • China Merchant Capital
  • Comunidad Mujer
  • CybEye
  • Beacon Economics
  • Apex Logistics
  • Latimer Partners LLC
  • Wilshire Media Group
  • Ministry of Trade and Industry, Signapore
  • Huawei Technologies
  • Geringer Capital
  • Global Genius Fund
  • Kayne Anderson
  • K2 Economics
  • Liferay
  • Protiviti
  • Neustar, Inc
  • United AMG
  • United Nations Development Program
  • US Golden Career Human Resources and Technology
  • Talking Data
  • USA-UES
  • Resolution Economics
  • Sohu.com
  • Soochow Security
  • Uphonest Capital
  • Westlake Ventures
  • University of Zurich
  • Bank of Wenzhou
  • Crestridge Consultants
  • Missfresh
  • Financial Services Agency, Japan
  • Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
  • Fow-Volkswagon
  • CIT Bank
  • LA College
  • Bank of Mexico
  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers
  • Industrial Securities
  • Aaron Capital
  • Crest Point LLC
  • Techfield LLC
  • Bocconi University
  • China Securities
  • Department of Land Transport, Thailand
  • Ingenius Prep