Quantitative Economics

The Department of Economics offers a Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (MSQE). The MSQE program is a professional degree that combines training in economic theory with training in quantitative methods/tools that can be used to analyze economic and other data, including “big data.”

Master of Science Requirements

At least 30 credits maintaining at least a “B” average. These 30 credits must come from required MSQE core courses.

Required Core Courses: ECON 5201, 5202, 5301, 5311, 53125317, 5318, 5321 as well as two graduate courses in Economics from the following list: ECON 5314, 5315, 5322, 5323, 5326.

Optional Courses: ECON 5501 and 5502.

The program is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.