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Program Director: Brian Duncan, Ph.D.

Graduate Advisor: Daniel Rees, Ph.D.

 

The M.S. program in Health Economics provides graduate-level training in economics, specifically in the economics of the health care industry. Our M.S. program emphasizes extensive training in mathematical and quantitative analysis, including substantial exposure to applied econometrics, working with large and diverse data sets, and a wide range of statistical software. The M.S. in Health Economics builds off the strengths of the Economics Department, which is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy (HSMP), which is housed in the Colorado School of Public Health, allowing students to take courses on both the downtown Denver and Anschutz Medical campuses. The program gives students the applied skills that employers demand, provides those pursuing advanced degrees an edge in gaining admission to top-flight Ph.D. programs, enhancing the student’s career and professional development.

Admission Requirements

· Meet all general admission requirements of the Graduate School (including a 3.0 undergraduate grade-point average).

· Submit three letters of recommendation (at least two letters should come from individuals who are familiar with your scholarly record. The third can be an additional academic reference or professional reference from someone who knows you well and can comment on your potential as a graduate student).

· Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.

· Have completed 15 credit hours of undergraduate economics, including intermediate microeconomic theory and econometrics (upper division courses).

· Have completed courses in calculus and statistics (preferably a year of calculus. A course in linear algebra and/or differential equations is recommended).

· Submit GRE scores. All applicants, international and domestic, must submit GRE scores regardless of prior degrees, course work, or work experience. The institution code for CU Denver is 4875. GRE scores are used in conjunction with other indicators of academic success at the Master’s level. Applicants must show strong evidence of quantitative ability either through high grades in math, statistics, and economics courses, a high quant score on the GRE, or preferably both.

· International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores. The institution code for CU Denver is 4875. The minimum required score is 203 (computer-based TOEFL), 75 (IBT-based TOEFL), 537 (paper-based TOEFL), 6.5 (IELTS), or 51 (PTE). Minimum subscores also apply. More information about TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE waiver requirements can be found on the International Admission’s website. Please contact the International Admissions office if you have questions about this requirement.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: June 1  Spring: December 1

The Department of Economics accepts late applications after these official deadlines. However, there is no guarantee that a late application will be processed in time for the start of the semester. Students are encouraged to apply well in advance the application deadline.

International students who apply after the June 1 or December 1 deadline may not have time to obtain a student visa. Being admitted to the M.S. program in Health Economics does not guarantee that a student will receive a student visa in time for the start of the semester. International students who are admitted to the MS program, but fail to obtain a visa in time, may defer admission for up to one year. All questions about student visas should be directed to the Office of International Education.