This program is designed to be a terminal degree for individuals planning to seek employment after graduation in the fields of applied economics, finance, banking, or law, as well as other professions that require analytical and quantitative skills. This degree emphasizes technical, analytical, and quantitative skills, and provides the flexibility for students to choose a more policy-oriented or applied approach by allowing more electives. This allows the student to gain additional specializations which may help to create a well-rounded and marketable skill set for the competitive economics job market.<br><br>Careers in the fields of business, consulting, health care and data analytics are typical for this degree, however, there are several applications of this degree that are outside of traditional channels. Students have gone on to have successful careers locally, nationally, and internationally in the areas of finance, banking, and economic consulting, urban planning, and government and not-for-profit agencies.