Curriculum

E-Portfolio

Our MA in Applied Economics program involves a significant amount of hands-on, real-world training analyzing large data sets. You’ll apply this knowledge in case studies and major projects. Throughout your program, you will contribute work to an e-Portfolio which serves as your program capstone and as a body of knowledge to present to prospective employers.

Development Opportunities

The program strongly encourages participation in Bryan Graduate Career Center opportunities such as workshops and trainings, employer spotlights, and one-on-one sessions with our Graduate Career Development Specialist who will help you build skills and connections for career success. All resources are available to online students.

Courses

COURSES: MA in Applied Economics	30 – 33 Credit Hours
Master’s Electives (select 4-5 courses) *ECO 630 Introduction to Cost Effectiveness *ECO 637 Empirical Health Economics *ISM 645 Principles of Predictive Analytics *ECO 664 Time Series and Forecasting ECO 691 Economics Internship *ECO 657 Managerial Economics	12 – 15 Hours
Data Methods *ECO 625 Data Methods in Economics	3 Hours
Policy Analysis *ECO 631 Applied Policy Methods	3 Hours
Master’s Core Knowledge* ECO 641 Microeconomics I ECO 643 Econometrics ECO 646 Macroeconomics	12 Hours (Final Term)

All courses are 3 credit hours.
*Certificate course work may be counted towards master’s degree requirements.

Sample Curriculum

Optional Certificate

Add a certificate or two to your degree, or choose your own course of study by selecting 12 credit hours in economics electives from across the master’s curriculum.

Economics of Health Analytics

• ECO 625 Data Methods in Economics
• ECO 630 Introduction to Cost Effectiveness
• ECO 631 Applied Policy Methods
• ECO 637 Empirical Health Economics

Quantitative Business Economics

• ECO 625 Data Methods in Economics
• ECO 657 Managerial Economics
• ISM 645 Principles of Predictive Analytics
• ECO 664 Time Series and Forecasting