Accelerated Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance- Data Analytics

The MA concentration in Data Analytics prepares students to study and make decisions in business, economics and finance as they develop sophisticated technical analysis skills in data science. Students complete coursework in big data, forecasting, marketing analytics, business and system dynamics, financial modeling and more.Students graduate with a well-rounded knowledge of statistical software, forecasting techniques, economics and marketing. They’re prepared to design marketing, economic and investment strategies in roles that call for analyzing transactional data, prices and consumer behavior or analyzing investment decisions using large databases.

Transcripts Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. or accredited international institution. Three-year degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree will be considered for admission. Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required. Degree audits will not be accepted in lieu of unofficial transcripts. Transcripts must be provided in English. If you have graduated from a program, and your transcript does not verify your graduation, please submit a copy of your degree certificate with your unofficial transcript(s). Official transcripts are required from each institution only if you accept an offer of admission. Prerequisites The following prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the Accelerated MA program. Students must earn a minimum grade of “B” to meet the requirement, or have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the area through completion of related courses. These courses must be taken at an accredited 3- or 4-year, not-for-profit college or university. Each course must be at least at least 3 credits or the equivalent of a full-semester course. Courses to satisfy prerequisites may alternately be taken online and students must be able to provide the verified grade in the course. Courses taken at other educational institutions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Statistics An introductory course in Statistics such as Statistics or Quantitative Methods Two of the following: Principles of Economics Macroeconomics Microeconomics Required Coursework Additionally, students must complete a minimum of 16 credits of upper-level economics or business courses, with a minimum grade of "B-" in each course, prior to beginning the Accelerated MA program. Written- One written essay is required as part of the online application. Résumé and Experience A current résumé detailing educational and employment history is required. The Accelerated MA program does not require work experience. We also require a detailed employment history as part of the online application. Candidates should include internships in the employment history section of the online application. Successful applicants typically have a TOEFL iBT score of at least 100, a TOEFL ITP score of at least 627, IELTS score of at least 7.0, Duolingo English Test score of at least 120 or PTE Academic score of at least 68.