Masters in Economics,Economics in USA

Globalization has created a borderless economy with a host of new opportunities and challenges for those engaged in commerce and economic development. While global markets offer exciting growth prospects, navigating the world stage requires in-depth knowledge of the financial, regulatory, and economic environments and institutions that affect the global economy and international trade. To meet the need for both insight and skills development, Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies—in collaboration with Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities—offers the Master of Science in Commerce and Economic Development, which integrates an applied economics study of information, institutions, and innovation designed to develop and hone analytical skills to support private and public decision-making.

The Master of Science in Economics degree program introduces students to advanced concepts related to markets, industrial and labor organizations, governmental activities, ownership rights and income distribution, econometrics and data analytics. The program trains students in the theoretical understanding of economic phenomena, the quantitative skills necessary for applied economics, and the critical thinking abilities that make it possible for students to understand how best to apply economic theory and quantitative skills to real-world problems.

In additional to these core courses, students have many electives to choose from, giving them the ability to tailor their education to fit their unique interests and career aspirations.

Emphasizing both theory and quantitative skills—and equipping students with the training and expertise they need to thrive in industry, government and academia—the program prepares students for exciting careers in a variety of fields.

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy is partnering with the Department of Economics to offer a new master's program in Economics and Education Policy Analysis (EEPA). Consistent with UB's emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinarity, this new MA program allows you to explore the intersection between economics and education. This unique program aims to train future education leaders and scholars in using economic theory, and econometric tools to solve real-world issues in education.

With internationally renowned faculty and research centers, our master of economics degree program takes a pioneering approach to economics that emphasizes public policy and empirical evaluation. The director of the MA program in Economics is Jim Marton.

As a student in our innovative program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of economic theories as they apply to the environment, education, economic development, healthcare, public finance, social welfare and other pressing public issues. Our broad and customizable curriculum combines the latest theoretical advances with the analytical skills and practical experience you’ll need to tackle the complex problems facing analysts and economists today.

Our program has received STEM designation putting it on par with other STEM fields. This designation recognizes the rigorous instruction students receive. It also benefits international students who can, upon graduation, apply for a STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa extension that allows them to work in the United States for up to 29 months rather than one year.

Saint Louis University's Master of Science in Applied Financial Economics is a quantitative-based, applied program that focuses on analysis and forecasting of financial variables such as interest rates, stock returns and their effects on financial markets. It responds to the market need for individuals to enter the labor market with a set of applied technical skills.

The M.S.-AFE program consists of 30 credits that can be completed full time in as little as one calendar year. As a prerequisite, the program also requires nine credits of foundation coursework in economics, accounting and applied business statistics, part or all of which may be waived for students demonstrating competency through previously completed coursework. No work experience is required, which means that students can transition into the program upon achieving their undergraduate degree.

The graduate program in Economics, in the College of Arts and Sciences, emphasizes rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative methods and their creative applications. Both theoretical and empirical work is heavily based on mathematical modeling. In addition to core courses, students choose elective courses from the variety of fields offered in theoretical and quantitative applied economics. It is through these courses that breadth of economic knowledge is gained. Both Ph.D. and M.A. programs share most of the courses. If students choose the Advanced MA track they can also combine their MA degree with the Advanced Certificate in Data and Computational Science, or the Advanced Certificate in Finance. More details on the latter programs are provided below.

The program of study does not depend on prior knowledge of economics, though that is useful. Because of its emphasis on mathematical modeling, the graduate program is highly suitable for those whose undergraduate degrees are in physics, engineering, and mathematics. Those whose undergraduate degrees are in economics usually have to take a number of mathematics courses at a level not usually required for their undergraduate degree in order to be prepared for a graduate. program.

Most entering students have a BA/BS in economics or environmental/agricultural economics. Incoming students should have, at a minimum, coursework in intermediate microeconomic theory, econometrics, and calculus. Areas of interest include agricultural economics, community and regional economics, land economics, water economics, and environmental economics.

The Master of Arts in economics is for students who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge of mathematical methods and leadership skills. Here you can pursue specific interests or career goals by studying labor economics, public economics and financial economics, as well as econometrics and statistics.

Candidates for a bachelor's degree in Economics have the option to complete a track within their program as their specialization area. Students are free to take the Applied Microeconomics track or the Global Economy track, or both. However, instead of a second track, students may choose other courses to complete the requirements of the degree.

Students enrolling in the graduate programs in Economics (MS or MA) focus their studies on advanced microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics, with research strengths in applied economics and quantitative methods.

Graduates from both programs acquire strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills, which prepare them for Ph.D. programs in Economics and related fields and employment with government agencies, consulting firms, businesses, and non-profit organizations. The main difference between the two programs is the M.S. provides advanced technical and quantitative training, while the M.A. provides the opportunity for exploring more electives. Both degrees offer thesis and non-thesis options and prepare students for positions requiring advanced analytical skills, knowledge of economic systems and methods, and practical experience conducting economic analyses of policy issues.

Are you interested in applying the principles of economics to work in industry, government or nonprofit organizations? Are you seeking more marketable, state-of-the-art skills?

The master of science program in economics combines the analytical framework of modern economic theory and the quantitative methods of applied econometrics with special emphasis on the following areas: coastal resources and environmental economics; economic forecasting, financial economics; health care; and issues of poverty and regional development.

The program provides an ideal background for work in industry, government and nonprofit positions requiring the combination of analytical skills and institutional background. Although it is an excellent preparation for further graduate work in economics, it was conceived specifically to provide graduates with up-to-date and marketable skills. One of the strengths of the program is in the small class sizes and a close working relationship with the faculty. Faculty who are active contributors to the areas in which they teach conducts all graduate field courses.

The structure of the program reflects the research interests of the faculty. Some of the faculty conduct research and teach in areas of macroeconomics, but the preponderant emphasis within the department is on neoclassical microeconomics applied to areas such as coastal and marine resources, environmental economics, health care, labor economics, regional development and income distribution.

At UND, you'll work with faculty as you learn to gather data, apply economic theory and communicate clearly with others. These skills are critical to beginning or expanding a career in economics.

Students who complete the graduate certificate in Applied Economics and further wish to pursue the Master’s in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics program may transfer the 12 credits of certificate coursework into the master’s program. Students who pursue this option would have only 18 credits of coursework remaining to earn their master's degree.

The School of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences offers courses leading to the Master of Science degree in Quantitative Economics. Along with completing the traditional core courses in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Quantitative/Statistical Skills, students have the option to take electives in Economic Development, Energy, Trade, Analytics, and Community Development.

The Economics graduate program lets you delve deeper into economic theories and quantitative methods for interpreting and analyzing data. You'll become a stronger critical thinker and learn to use data analysis to research public policy issues and business decisions.

Coursework in the master’s program provides you with a solid grounding in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and will introduce you to both public policy issues and the analysis of financial markets. You'll expand your skills in data analysis through a class in econometrics and by undertaking your own research project in the program’s research seminar. You also have the option of expanding your research seminar project into a master’s thesis. Students are encouraged to pursue internships in the financial sector, economic development, and the public sector.

While the program is primarily designed for students who seek employment after completing the MA degree, a number of alumni have also used the program to prepare for doctoral programs. 

To allow students to better exploit the strong complementary nature between finance and economics, Carey Business School and the Applied Economics Program have eliminated the overlap between the MS in Applied Economics and the Graduate Certificate in Financial Management. This enables students to earn both the MS degree and a graduate certificate for a total of 15 courses, eight at Applied Economics and seven at Carey.

Students in our Master of Science in Economic Analytics program learn to combine economics with modern quantitative techniques that are in high demand in private and public organizations. In particular, they learn to apply economic theory to behavior and prices in markets, gather and process economic data, describe and visualize the data, estimate and interpret relationships among economic variables and use economic-statistical models for inference and forecasting.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security designates our M.S. in Economic Analytics as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degree. As a result, international (F-1) students may apply for a 24-month extension of the 12-month optional practical training (OPT) with their M.S. in Economic Analytics.

Economics addresses how resources and capabilities can be utilized to provide goods and services to society. As such, the study of economics will be valuable to any student whose area of study involves issues of decision-making, resource allocation, or social welfare. Economics is at the root of understanding social problems, business decisions, government policy making, and global relations. As a course of study, it can lead to diverse career opportunities by equipping students with a robust understanding of market systems, major economic institutions, incentive structures, economic policy, and development.

The Master of Arts in Economics at Old Dominion University exposes students to modern economics and the analytical skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. The program is flexible —full-time and part-time— and delivers a solid foundation in economic theory coupled with cutting edge statistics and analytical methods.

Upon completing the MEE degree, students will be able to:

1. Understand and apply basic economic, scientific, political, and statistical principles useful for analyzing and understanding energy markets.
2. Apply quantitative skills, including econometric models and statistical software, to better utilize data to critique, analyze, and report results of industry-related issues and inform strategic decisions.
3. Be better able to communicate insights arising from the economics perspective on issues affecting the energy sector.