Master of Arts in Economics
This program is designed to be a terminal degree for individuals planning to seek employment after graduation in the fields of applied economics, finance, banking, or law, as well as other professions that require analytical and quantitative skills.
This degree emphasizes technical, analytical, and quantitative skills, and provides the flexibility for students to choose a more policy-oriented or applied approach by allowing more electives. This allows the student to gain additional specializations which may help to create a well-rounded and marketable skill set for the competitive economics job market.
All Economics graduate degree programs (MA, MS, and Ph.D.) classify as STEM (CIP Code 45.0603: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics). Students in these degree programs can apply for a 24-month STEM extension (in addition to the 12-month) of F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Careers in the fields of business, consulting, health care and data analytics are typical for this degree, however, there are several applications of this degree that are outside of traditional channels. Students have gone on to have successful careers locally, nationally, and internationally in the areas of finance, banking, and economic consulting, urban planning, and government and not-for-profit agencies.
When you apply to the program, you are simultaneously considered for available assistantships. No additional submissions are required. The staff at the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is available to meet with any students needing information on federal- and state-based financial aid programs. For additional information on funding for graduate students, learn what funding is available through the Graduate School, as well as external funding opportunities.
To be considered for Fall semester, all materials must be received by April 15.
To be considered for Spring semester, application materials must be received by October 15.
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