经济学文学硕士

经济学硕士课程旨在对学生进行定量和应用经济技能的培训，以最大程度地提高他们在私营和公共部门的未来就业机会，或在经济学或相关领域攻读博士学位。我们的MA计划强调对数学和定量分析进行广泛的培训，包括提供大量的计量经济学和预测知识，使用大量多样的数据集，以及广泛的统计软件。这为学生提供了雇主所需的应用技能，为那些追求高等学位的人提供了获得顶尖博士学位课程的机会–并增加了学生获得最终成功的可能性。我们在这方面取得成功的证据部分可以通过我们学生的安置来看出。近年来，我们的许多毕业生进入了一流的博士学位课程，包括哈佛
The MA program in economics is designed to train students in the quantitative and applied economic skills that will best enhance their future employment opportunities in the private and public sectors, or their pursuit of PhD studies in economics or related fields.<br>Our MA program emphasizes extensive training in mathematical and quantitative analysis, including the provision of substantial exposure to econometrics and forecasting, working with large and diverse data sets, and a wide range of statistical software. This gives students the applied skills that employers demand, provides those pursuing advanced degrees an edge in gaining admission to top-flight PhD programsand enhances the likelihood of the student's ultimate success.<br>Evidence of our success in this area can be seen in part through the placements of our students. In recent years, a number of our graduates have gone on to top-ranked PhD programs including Harvard, Stanford, UC-San Diego, Illinois, Michigan State and University of North Carolina. Others have gone to work as economists in various federal, state and local government offices. Most of our graduates move into the private sector, working as economists or quantitative analysts for local, national and multinational corporations.