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Kent State University's Master of Arts in Economics program provides advanced economic knowledge and analytical skills for careers in the public or private sector, or for doctoral study. Concentrations include Economic Analysis, for quantitative skills, and Financial Economics, for financial services professions. The program is accredited by AACSB International and offers research opportunities, industry connections, and a top-notch faculty.
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Degree Overview:
Our Master of Arts in Economics program is designed to equip you with advanced economic knowledge and skills needed to thrive in various careers. With experienced faculty, research opportunities, and industry connections, you'll receive a top-notch education that prepares you for a successful career in economics. The Master of Arts in Economics degree provides prepares graduates for a career as an analyst in government or the private sector, as well as for doctoral study. The Economics major comprises the following concentrations:
- The Economic Analysis concentration has a distinct advantage for students in its focus on the development of strong analytical and quantitative skills. Students are well-trained in the application of economic theory and methods of statistical analysis.
- The Financial Economics concentration is primarily designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the financial services industry, including commercial banking, investment banking, insurance, real estate and financial advising.
Outline:
Program Requirements
- Students entering the program will be expected to have completed undergraduate courses in intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, differential calculus and statistics. Any deficiencies must be made up before the start of the program. These background courses do not count toward the 30 credit hours required for the M.A.E. degree.
- Students may also select, with departmental approval, a limited number of courses outside the Department of Economics.
Major Requirements
- ECON 62050 MICROECONOMIC THEORY I (3 credit hours)
- ECON 62051 MACROECONOMIC THEORY I (3 credit hours)
- ECON 62054 ECONOMETRICS I (3 credit hours)
- Concentrations (Choose from the following: 18 credit hours)
- Economic Analysis
- ECON 52050 DATA ACQUISITION, PREPARATION AND VISUALIZATION (3 credit hours) or ECON 62052 DATA ACQUISITION AND PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH (3 credit hours)
- ECON 62055 ECONOMETRICS II (3 credit hours)
- ECON 64004 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION I (3 credit hours)
- Concentration Electives (Choose from the following: 9 credit hours)
- ECON 62092 INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS (1 credit hour)
- ECON 62199 THESIS I (2 credit hours)
- Approved Economics (ECON) Graduate Courses (3 credit hours)
- Financial Economics
- FIN 56055 ADVANCED DERIVATIVE SECURITIES (3 credit hours)
- Internship or Electives (Choose from the following: 6 credit hours)
- ECON 62092 INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS (1 credit hour)
- Approved Economics (ECON) or Finance (FIN) Graduate Courses (2 credit hours)
Graduation Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours.
Careers:
- Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other (30.9% much faster than the average, 33,200 number of jobs, $98,230 potential earnings)
- Economics teachers, postsecondary (5.2% faster than the average, 16,800 number of jobs, $107,260 potential earnings)
- Economists (14.1% much faster than the average, 20,500 number of jobs, $108,350 potential earnings)
- Statisticians (34.6% much faster than the average, 42,700 number of jobs, $92,270 potential earnings)
- Management analysts (10.7% much faster than the average, 876,300 number of jobs, $87,660 potential earnings)
Other:
- The program is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
- The program is delivered in person on the Kent Campus.
- The program is designed to prepare graduates for a career as an analyst in government or the private sector, as well as for doctoral study.
