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LP – M.A. Behavioral Economics

M.A. Behavioral Economics

Shape your future with The Chicago School’s online M.A. Behavioral Economics program, an innovative degree program, designed to deepen your understanding of business applications and human behavior.

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Location

100% Online

Time to Completion

Two years full time

Comprehensive Curriculum

Culminates in a applied research project

Program Description

Experience The Chicago School’s M.A. Behavioral Economics program, specifically designed for working professionals. This program provides an advanced psychological foundation that explores wider business applications, including human decision-making, negotiation, marketing, and consumer behavior.

Comprehensive Curriculum
By studying elements of economics and financial literacy, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of human behavior through a competency-based model. Our curriculum is grounded in several key areas:

  • Political Sciences
  • Public Policy
  • Statistics
  • Consumer Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Consulting Psychology

Forge a path to success in the dynamic world of behavioral economics with The Chicago School.

Career Pathways

Graduates from the online M.A. Behavioral Economics program are equipped to deliver professional services, perform market research, and serve diverse populations in business, marketing, and politics. With the skills acquired, you can also excel in nonprofits as consultants, public servants, and researchers.

Earning an online master’s degree in behavioral economics can open up many career opportunities. Here are several pathways graduates may wish to pursue:

  • Market research analyst
  • Policy adviser
  • Behavioral finance specialist
  • Advertiser
  • Professor
  • Consultant

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testimonial

Elizabeth Schwab, Psy.D.

Associate Department Chair, Business Psychology, Founding Program Chair, M.A. Behavioral Economics
he relatability to real life–the fact that so much of it feels intuitive. You read some of the findings, and about what people are studying and it’s so easy to say, ‘Yes, I’ve had an experience with that!'”

Our Approach

The Chicago School Approach is an immersive, applied learning model focused on developing professionals who can address present challenges and anticipate future needs. It combines four core elements of The Chicago School experience—Education, Innovation, Community, and Impact—to give students a practical and solutions-oriented education.

Education

Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals.

Highly regarded by academic leaders, 20 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

Several programs offer Immersive Residencies for skill building and professional guidance.

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

52% of students identify as first-gen, prompting us to build the First Generation Student Success Program.

Impact

Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.

500+ community partners offer internships, practicums, and community service opportunities.
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