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Applied EconomicsGraduate Certificate

Take a deep dive into applied economics and further your career with a certificate.

Get a strong foundation in theoretical economics and business data analytics that you can use in private industry or government careers. UND's flexible and affordable graduate certificate is available on-campus and online.

Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1 year
Credit hours:
12

Why earn an applied economics graduate certificate at UND?

Graduate Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 15* | Aug. 1
Spring:
Oct. 15* | Dec. 1
Summer:
March 15* | May 1

*Priority deadline

At UND, you'll work with faculty as you learn to gather data, apply economic theory and communicate clearly with others. These skills are critical to beginning or expanding a career in economics.

Apply Certificate Courses to a Master's in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics

Students who complete the certificate program and further wish to pursue the Master’s in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics program may transfer the 12 credits of certificate coursework into the master’s program. Students who pursue this option would have only 18 credits of coursework remaining to earn their M.S. degree.

Applied Economics Certificate

  • Students and recent grads are eligible for department grants to cover the costs of conferences and research materials.

  • Attend classes in person or participate in classes online as they happen, interacting with others and viewing instructor materials, or stream video of classes at a later date.

  • Pay in-state tuition regardless of where you live.

Applied Economics Jobs

105K

Median annual salary for economists

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Economists

20%

Expected employment growth for market research analysts and marketing specialists by 2028, much faster than average for all occupations

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Market Research Analysts

An applied economics graduate certificate gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Analysis
  • Stata
  • Business Analysis

UND Applied Economics alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • U.S. Bancorp
  • UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
  • Vaco, LLC
  • Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
  • Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Required Economics Courses

ECON 416. Mathematics for Economists. 3 Credits.

Study of mathematical methods in the areas of introductory calculus and linear algebra, and their application to economic analysis. Mathematical analysis of static and dynamic equilibrium models, growth models, distribution, production functions, cycles, activity analysis, mathematical programming, and model building. Prerequisite: MATH 146 or MATH 165. Prerequisite or Corequisites: ECON 308. F.

ECON 504. Microeconomic Theory & Applications. 3 Credits.

Economic theory and methodology; theory of consumer behavior and demand; theory of production and distribution; equilibrium in commodity and factor markets; general equilibrium and welfare; behavior of economic agents in imperfect competition. Particular attention is given to efficiency and equity ramifications of perfectly competitive economic systems. Prerequisite: ECON 308. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ECON 416. F.

ECON 505. Macroeconomic Theory & Applications. 3 Credits.

Advanced study of macroeconomic theoretical models with particular attention to the analysis of business cycles, income growth and evaluation of public policies concerned with inflation and unemployment. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ECON 416. S.

ECON 506. Econometrics. 3 Credits.

Econometric methods, theory, and applications. Topics include linear regression, least-squares estimation, inference, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA or MSAE program, or department consent required. S.

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