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This graduate program equips students for careers as policy or business analysts.
It also provides strong preparation for competitive PhD programs in economics, serving as a stepping stone to elite doctoral programs in economics or finance. Alumni have pursued advanced studies at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School, George Mason University, Ohio State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and University of Oregon. During their studies at USU, master's candidates are supported in presenting research at academic conferences, gaining valuable experience for scholarly careers. The department regularly hosts faculty seminars that actively involve graduate students.
As the first business school established west of the Mississippi, USU's Huntsman School of Business has awarded degrees since 1894. It maintains AACSB International accreditation, a mark of excellence in business education, and remains a leader in cutting-edge business instruction.
The MA program mandates foreign language competency, while the MS program offers identical coursework without the language requirement.