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Applied Economics
General
Program Title
Applied Economics
Degree Designation
MS
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
This program focuses on applying mathematical formulations and statistical techniques to economic phenomena in various economic fields such as management and organizational behavior, trade and finance, labor market, health care, education, public finance, industrial organization, and economic growth and development. Instruction includes cost-benefit calculations, market analysis and pricing, optimization, managerial decision making, game theory and strategic behavior, economic modeling, econometrics, and economic forecasting.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
Herberger Business School
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Required GPA for graduation
3
Number of credits in program
36-39
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Examine advanced economic theory.
Outcome
Apply advanced economic theory to various economic disciplines such as labor, trade, economic development, international trade and finance, organizational behavior, health, immigration, public policy, monetary policy, economic growth, etc.
Outcome
Apply modern statistical and econometric techniques to various data sets.
Outcome
Construct advanced econometrics models to estimate economic relationships, analyze economic phenomena, and forecast future trends.
Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans
Major Code
1042
Program Code
1798