This program has temporarily suspended admission.
The Master of Science in Economics degree program prepares students as economists specializing in business analytics. The program provides students with the necessary theoretical and quantitative training to address current economic business problems in a thoughtful, rigorous manner.
Today's job market offers numerous opportunities to individuals who couple an advanced understanding of economic theory with well-developed skills in data analytics.
The Economics MS program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
24 Total Credits No Rules
Fall Term Courses
12 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- ECO6403 - Mathematical Economics (3)
- ECO6118 - Microeconomic Theory I (3)
- ECO5442 - Introduction to Business Analytics (3)
- MAP6207 - Optimization Theory (3)
Spring Term Courses
12 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- ECO6424 - Econometrics I (3)
- ECO7116 - Microeconomic Theory II (3)
- ECO6315 - Seminar in Contemporary Economic Issues (3)
- ECO6445 - Data Wrangling (3)
End-of-Program Requirement
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- ECO6935 - Capstone in Business Analytics I (3)
- ECO6936 - Capstone in Business Analytics II (3)
- The culminating academic experience of the program consists of a two-course capstone sequence that provides students a forum in which to develop, carry out, and write up research of a well-defined problem in business analytics using the tools developed in the program.
Independent Learning
0 Total Credits
- The capstone research project is required of all students in the program.
Grand Total Credits: 30
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
