Data, Economics, and Design of Policy

Spring Term (January)

Master of Applied Science in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

• Not accepted

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• Minimum score required: 7
• Electronic scores send to: MIT Graduate Admissions

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

• Minimum score required: 100 (iBT) 600 (PBT)
• Institute code: 3514

Duolingo English Test (DET)

• Minimum score required: 135

Waiver of TOEFL/IELTS may be available.

As the program does not guarantee funding, it is the expectation that some students may have to utilize their own funds or loans, should they decide to enroll with DEDP. We are happy to provide any additional information that might be helpful to make an admissions decision and look into various funding sources.

Please see DEDP’s Funding Opportunities page for further information on opportunities for financial support.

• Online application
• Statement of Objectives*
• Research Proposal**
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume/CV
• Short video recording
• Transcripts***
• English proficiency exam scores
• MITx MicroMasters credential in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy

Statement of Objectives*:
In your statement of objectives, explain why you are a good candidate for the DEDP master’s program. The statement should describe your relevant accomplishments, experiences, research interests, education or professional goals, and how the DEDP program will help you achieve those goals. Highlight specific achievements or challenges you have overcome that underscore your potential success in your area(s) of interest. If you’d prefer to complete the on-campus program in a track that differs from your credential, you can provide a rationale in your statement. The statement should be double spaced using a 12pt font and should not exceed two pages.

Research Proposal**:
Present a hypothetical research proposal for a topic in which you are interested. Outline the importance of this topic, formulate a clear research question, and describe your methodological approach and the data you would employ to investigate the question. Describe how your study could contribute to the field of development economics or public policy. The statement should be double spaced using a 12pt font and should not exceed two pages. Applicants can also refer to this brief guide for more information.

Transcripts***:
Transcripts are required for any previous university-level coursework for all applicants. Although official transcripts are not required at the time of applying, they will be required from admitted students in order to enroll in the program.

All students must first successfully complete the online MITx MicroMasters credential at their own pace before applying to MIT for the DEDP master’s program. The MicroMasters credential requires learners to pass five rigorous online courses, along with accompanying proctored exams for each course. The semester-long MicroMasters courses are open to learners around the world.

Fee waivers may be available on a limited basis for applicants who qualify. Please see the DEDP website for more information.