MBA & MS in Applied Economics
Set Yourself Apart as a Business Economist
The Master of Science in Applied Economics (MS-APEC) and Master of Business of Administration (MBA) prepare leaders who, armed with a thorough understanding of both applied economics and business, are ready to innovate, create, and inspire. This dual degree provides tremendous benefits to students who will be:
- Managers need to have the skills and knowledge of how to harvest, process, and analyze data to extract important insights as they relate to business, environmental and resource economics, food systems, and development and trade.
- Supervisors who understand the intersection between both roles in a corporation.
- Leaders who are trained in high-level management and leadership competencies that extend across these sectors
The APEC/MBA degree combines the strengths of two existing programs from the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and Minnesota Carlson; creating unique learning opportunities for students that allow them to employ their skills and knowledge to areas outside the traditional single-degree career paths.
More Information About APEC-MBA
Program Structure
Fall Semester
MS in APEC, Plan B option. Below are the required courses and recommended elective options; students choose one elective course.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APEC 5151 | Applied Microeconomics** | Required | 3 |
| APEC 5031 | Methods of Economic Data Analysis* | Required | 3 |
| APEC 8901 | Graduate Seminar | Required | 1 |
| Various | Recommended Electives
| Elective | 3 |
Total credits: 10
Spring Semester
MS in APEC, Plan B option. Below are the required courses and recommended elective options; students choose two elective courses.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | APEC 5152 Applied Macroeconomics (3) Or APEC 5032 Methods fo Economic Data Analysis II (3) And APEC 8902 Graduate Seminar (1) | Required | Credits Vary |
| Various | Recommended Electives
| Elective | 3 |
Total credits: 10
Summer
Any course or internship requirements.
Note: MBA Orientation (mandatory) last 2 weeks of August
Minimum Credits Completed: 20
Fall Semester
Register as an MBA student.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA 6031 | Financial Acct | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6211 | Marketing Management | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6221 | Supply Chain & Operations | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6231 | Financial Management | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6301 | Strategic Management | Required | 3 |
| MBA 6121 | Data Analysis & Statistics* | Waived | 3 |
| MBA 6141 | Managerial Economics** | Waived | 2 |
| Various | Elective | Elective | 2-4 |
* MBA 6121 waived based on completion of APEC 5031
** MBA 6141 waived based on completion of APEC 5151
Total credits: 17 min recommended (tuition band 12-20)
Spring Semester
Register as an MBA student.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA 6111 | Organizational Behavior | Required | 2 |
| MBA 6241 | Competing in Data Driven Age | Required | 2 |
| Various | Enterprise | Required | 4 |
| Various | Electives/Other Requirements (timing at student's choosing):
| Required | 4 |
Total credits: 17 min recommended (tuition band 12-20)
Summer
MBA Internship
Minimum APEC Credits Completed: 20
Minimum MBA Credits Completed: 34
Fall Semester
Register as an MBA student.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Enterprise | Required | 4 |
| MBA 6315 | Business Ethics | Required | 2 |
| MGMT 6465 | Leadership Development | Required | 2 |
| Various | Electives/Other Requirements (timing at student's choosing):
| Required | Credits Vary |
Total credits: 14 min recommended (tuition band 12-18)
Spring Semester
Register as an APEC student.
| Course Number | Title | Required or Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APEC 8793 | Master's Paper: Plan B Project | Required | 4 |
| Various | MBA Electives | Elective | 3-4 |
| Various | Any remaining MBA requirements/courses | Required | 4 |
Total credits: 4 APEC, 4-5 MBA
Note: Graduation for both programs in May.
Credit Distribution
To complete in this time frame students will carry a very demanding course load, but with a credit reduction benefit of a dual degree program. At the end of three years, students will have completed 76 credits.
MBA credits = 52 minimum
APEC credits = 24 minimum
Transfer credits = 18 total
Transfer APEC --> MBA = 12 credits of 5000+ level APEC electives
Transfer MBA --> APEC = 6 credits, courses TBD
Full-Time & Part-Time MBA Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 612-625-5555
Full-Time MS-APEC Program
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 612-625-3777
Website: Master of Science in Applied Economics Degree Information