Nationally and regionally, demand for professionals skilled in applied economics, data analysis, and quantitative business decision-making is strong and expanding.
The Applied Business Economics and Analysis Graduate Certificate assists professionals in government, business, economics, finance, and other analytical fields to expand their economic and analytical knowledge. The certificate is ideal for students interested in advancing their education but might not necessarily be ready to commit to completing a master's degree. All of the courses transfer into the Master of Science in Applied Economics program, allowing students to continue their education seamlessly if they choose to pursue a graduate degree later on.
This graduate certificate helps you better compete for jobs such as:
| Job Title | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Analysts | $100,100 |
| Data Scientists | 146,200 |
| Financial Analysts | 90,900 |
| Market Research Analyst | 75,500 |
| Pricing Analysts | 89,900 |
| Risk Manager | 128,000 |
Curriculum
This certificate consists of four required courses (12 credit hours) and one elective course (3 credit hours) for a total of 15 credit hours. The required courses provide students with the necessary economic knowledge and data analysis skills currently in high demand by employers.Required Courses (12 Credits):
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 8200 | Applied Microeconomics Theory | 3 |
| ECON 8306 | Quantitative Applications in Economics and Business | 3 |
| ECON 8316 | Business Intelligence and Reporting | 3 |
| ECON 8300 | Econometrics | 3 |
Elective Courses (3 Credits):
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 8050 | Economic Education | 3 |
| ECON 8080 | Money and Financial Institutions | 3 |
| ECON 8210 | Applied Managerial Economics | 3 |
| ECON 8216 | Industrial Organization | 3 |
| ECON 8246 | Labor Economics | 3 |
| ECON 8256 | Sports Economics | 3 |
| ECON 8326 | Natural Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 8336 | Environmental Economics and Business Strategy | 3 |
| ECON 8576 | Economic Conditions Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 8616 | International Trade | 3 |
| ECON 8666 | International Economic Development | 3 |
| ECON 8756 | Behavioral and Experimental Economics | 3 |
| ECON 8856 | Economics of Urban and Regional Development | 3 |
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