MA in Economics offers concrete skills in business analytics, data handling and analysis techniques, cost-benefit analysis, and general problem-solving skills. In the age of big data, these skills have become invaluable, not just for specific jobs as economists or technical analysts, but for managers as well. The MA in Economics degree is correspondingly becoming increasingly popular and recognized. 

• NOTE: this list is subject to change. Students must consult the UofM Catalog or their academic advisor to ensure they are taking the correct courses.

33 credit hours of graduate coursework consisting of the following:

Economics Core (21 credit hours)

1. ECON 6315 
2. ECON 6810 
3. ECON 7125 
4. ECON 7300 
5. ECON 7310 
6. ECON 7320 
7. ECON 7810 

Elective Courses (12 credit hours)

• Maximum 9 credit hours at the 6000 level, with the rest at the 7000 or 8000 level.
• May be offered by other related departments at the graduate level and must be approved by the MA coordinator.
• Courses in the core MBA curriculum are not eligible.

Academic Path

• We prepare you for the best PhD programs in the world.
  
  
• Recent graduates have attended PhD programs in economics at Stanford University, Cornell University, University of California-Santa Barbara, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
  
  

Professional Path

• We prepare you for top jobs in the private sector, such as consulting, data analytics, and finance in Memphis as well as other major cities like New York and Washington D.C.
• Through our partnership with the National Association for Business Economists (NABE), you can earn the Certified Business Economist (CBE) designation in addition to your MA degree.
• We prepare you for top jobs in the private sector, such as consulting, data analytics, and finance in Memphis as well as other major cities like New York and Washington D.C.
• Through our partnership with the National Association for Business Economists (NABE), you can earn the Certified Business Economist (CBE) designation in addition to your MA degree.

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The MA in Economics is a STEM-designated degree according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. International students completing the program may apply for three (3) years of work in the United States through the extended OPT program. 

The requirements and course descriptions are all listed on the UofM's Online Catalog.

It is very important that you review our instructional page on how to utilize the online catalog before visiting the catalog's website.