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The MS Economics program offers a structured educational path for aspiring economists, public sector professionals, and economic advisors, while also preparing students for doctoral studies. Participants must fulfill a minimum of thirty-two semester hours, with sixteen dedicated to foundational core courses. Both part-time (8 SH) and full-time enrollment options are available.
This master's program establishes robust expertise in economic principles and quantitative techniques through its core curriculum, while allowing students to implement economic analysis in specific policy domains. The curriculum emphasizes practical implementation, with particular attention to honing presentation abilities and developing project-based writing competencies within elective courses. Even fundamental courses integrate theoretical and methodological applications. The inclusion of a six-month paid co-op opportunity further strengthens the program's practical focus.
Alumni have secured positions across diverse sectors, holding roles such as:
Assistant Vice President for Consumer Banking Operations at Bank of America, Investment Management Consultant at FactSet
Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Programmer Analyst at the Mentor Network, Legislative Assistant to Senator Mike Barrett (MA)
Research Executive at Millward Brown, Assistant Project Manager at Ounin Consulting
Global Assistant Allocation Analyst, Columbia Threadneedle Investments