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

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

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
• ECO 663 Predictive Data Mining OR ISM 645 Principles of Predictive Analytics
• ECO 664 Time Series and Forecasting