M.S. in Economics and Applied Econometrics

In today’s job market, economists with quantitative skills and experience in empirical research are in high demand. Our economy is increasingly data-driven, requiring workers who are skilled in analyzing and interpreting economic data to make decisions about national and global markets and economic policy.This program equips you to apply economic analysis to any situation while expanding your opportunities and preparing you to thrive.Econometrics uses economic theory, mathematics and statistical inference to quantify economic phenomena. In other words, this program turns theoretical economic models into useful tools for economic policymaking.The Department of Economics offers programs leading to Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in economics. The Ph.D. and M.S. programs emphasize strong economic and econometric analysis with areas of specialization including development economics, household and consumer finance, industrial organization, labor economics, applied macroeconomics and environmental economics.