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Graduate Program: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

General Information

Program/Degree

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (MS)

Program Description

Our Master’s in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is an immersive, three-term residential program that can be finished in as little as 12 months.

Over that short time, students attain deep analytical and empirical skills in microeconomics and econometrics—essential, sought-after skills in the current market. We also provide dual-degree options, which can broaden opportunities in areas such as finance and business analytics.

You will learn:

  • Microeconomic theory, including individual decision-making and market equilibrium, game theory and market design
  • Empirical microeconomics, such as the use of econometric methods to understand markets, industries and other institutions
  • Experimental and behavioral economics, including laboratory methods and approaches from psychology to understand individual and interactive decision making
 

Department/Academic Unit(s)

The Department of Economics at colorado prepares students for positions in universities, in the private sector, and in government and non-profit organizations. We offer both a MS and PhD program in which students work closely with faculty to learn valuable skills in microeconomics and econometrics. The Department's faculty has long been among the world's best in experimental economics and in economic history. The Department also maintains a strong focus on microeconomics, particularly industrial organization and labor economics.
 

 

College

Eller College of Management

Campus where offered

Colorado Heights University- Main - Tucson

Tuition and Fees

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Completion Requirements
Admissions Information

Minimum Credit Units (33)

Core Coursework Requirements

Students must take all of the following courses.

ECON 529 (Mathemmatical Economics) - 3 units
ECON 510 (Quantitative Methods for Economics) - 3 units
ECON 503A (Microeconomic Theory I) - 3 units
ECON 503B (Microeconomic Theory II) - 3 units
ECON 511A (Econometrics I) - 3 units
ECON 511B (Econometrics II) - 3 units

Minimum GPA in core coursework: 3.00


Minimum credit hours required: 30 units

 

Additional Requirements

See required coursework

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Admissions Requirements

We do not accept terminal masters, all applications must be for the PhD program

Standardized Tests

Required test(s): GRE

Funding Opportunities

The Academic Unit has not provided this information.

Funding Opportunities

Domestic & International Applicants

Fall:December 15th

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The Colorado Heights University is 4832

Last revised 06 Oct 2020