Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics Online

Earn your master's degree in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics online.

UND's Applied Economics master's is 100% online. You are never required to come to campus.

Asynchronous Classes

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

• Lesson modules
• Streaming video content
• Virtual libraries
• Posted lectures
• Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Online Discussions

In many applied economics & predictive analytics courses, you'll be expected to participate in "live" discussions held outside of classroom lecture times. These are held at set times, usually in the evenings, which are convenient for most students. Students in this online economics master's program will have access to online tutoring through Smarthinking and UND's student success and writing centers.

Affordable Online Colleges

UND is one of the most affordable online colleges in the region. For this program, we offer in-state tuition rates regardless of your legal residency. Compare and you’ll see UND is lower cost than similar four-year doctoral universities.

Leaders in Online Education

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on-campus student.

• Same degree. All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
• Same classes. You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
• Real interaction. You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
• Your own academic advisor. As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
• Free online tutoring. We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
• Unlimited academic coaching. Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
• Full online access. Dig into virtual research from the Chester Fritz Library. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.

Best Online Colleges

Reportedly high alumni salaries and job placement rates, coupled with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other non-profit universities in the upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

• Affordability
• Student satisfaction (retention rate)
• Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
• Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Paysacle.com)