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Accelerated Economics Degree

B.A. and M.S.

Fast-track your education with an accelerated degree in Economics and join the next generation of economists.

If you’re looking for the straightest line from education to professional, a UND Master of Science in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics (M.S.) degree is right for you. And, now with the option of an accelerated degree program, you can complete your higher education in an efficient way. With this accelerated program, you’ll gain the hands-on and practical expertise that today’s employers are looking for.

Program type:
Accelerated (Bachelor’s and Master’s)
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
5 years
Credit hours:
138
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Why earn an Accelerated Economics degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

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

*Priority deadline

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.


When you study economics, you'll investigate the subject from two perspectives. The view from 30,000 feet, or macroeconomics, covers society-wide issues such as inflation, unemployment and economic growth. You'll also study the field on a closer, or microeconomic, level, learning to analyze product pricing, competition between businesses in an industry, and the effects of regulation.

Because you'll perform wide-ranging quantitative and qualitative analysis of economic and social forces as an Economics student, this major is a great launching pad for careers such as data analysts, data quality managers, and in other fields that demand an understanding of individuals and society - as well as, of course, careers in academia and as professional economist. (If you're interested in pursuing graduate study in economics or actuarial science, consider enrolling in the quantitative track offered by the major.)

Looking to learn advanced applied economic skills? UND's M.S. in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics provides students the opportunity to learn data analytics informed by economics perspectives. Whether you complete a thesis or an independent study, you'll work directly with a faculty adviser as you learn to gather data, apply economic theory and communicate clearly with others — all skills critical to landing a career in private industry or government

How does the Accelerated Economics program work?

The accelerated B.A./M.S. degree program allows exceptional undergraduate students at UND an opportunity to complete the requirements for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees at an accelerated pace. Undergraduates in the B.B.A. in Business Economics, B.B.A. in Banking and Financial Economics and the B.A. in Economics are eligible for consideration for the accelerated degree program.

All requirements for both the undergraduate and M.S. degrees must be met, and these students may double count up to 12 graduate-level credits towards the requirements for their undergraduate degree and their M.S. degree requirements. Accelerated degree students must obtain their M.S. degree within 12 months of completing their undergraduate degree, provided that the degree requirements can be completed in that time frame.

Complete the required courses, and you'll earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees at the same time. You’ll declare your program of study as an undergraduate student and follow a straightforward plan to graduate with a master’s degree.

  1. Incoming freshman or transfer students apply to UND as an undergraduate student.
  2. After completing 60 credits, apply to the School of Graduate Studies.

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Accredited Accelerated Economics Degree

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This program is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the Nistler CoBPA in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

UND's Accelerated Economics Degree

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

  • Hear leading economists discuss insights on emerging issues at the annual Korus Seminar Series in Economics & Finance.

  • Learn to clearly analyze and explain datasets to wide variety of individuals, a skill that will lead to countless career opportunities.

What can you do with an Accelerated Economics degree?

116k

Median annual salary for economists, 2023

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5%

Projected job outlook for economists through 2033

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Economists have an inside track on predicting the results of policies set by governments and businesses. As a result, you'll be in demand as a researcher, manager or administrator in a range of industries. Some of the industries economics majors typically work in include:

  • Corporate finance
  • Government
  • Insurance
  • Investing
  • Accounting
  • Policy analysis
  • Financial management

Increasingly, companies are relying on economists to analyze customer-level data to issue sales projections and forecast consumer behavior. A Master's in Applied Economics & Predictive Analytics puts you in position to launch a career in:

  • Economic development
  • Strategic planning
  • Consulting
  • Analysis
  • Applied research

Accelerated Economics Degree Courses

ECON 338. International Economics. 3 Credits.

The course introduces to the students the sources of international trade, traditional international trade model (the Ricardian, the Specific-factors, Heckscher-Ohlin model), movement of labor and capital between countries, new trade theories (increasing returns to scale, monopolistic competition, and offshoring) and trade policies such as tariffs, quotas and export subsidies. Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202. S.

ECON 395. Special Topics in Economics. 1-4 Credits.

Specific topic will vary from year to year; some years an important development in economic theory, other years, a significant issue in economic policy. Repeatable to 20 credits. Prerequisite: ECON 210. Repeatable to 20.00 credits. On demand.

ECON 309. Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy. 3 Credits.

A framework for studying national income, employment, and the general price level is developed. Theoretical perspectives on the National Income and Product accounts, expenditures in the public and private sectors of the economy, and supply and demand for money, labor and other resources are surveyed. Macroeconomic Theory is then applied to a study of monetary, fiscal, incomes, and other policies intended to influence unemployment, inflation, balance of international financial payments, and economic growth. (Core requirement for students planning advanced study in Economics.). Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202. S.

ECON 411. Economic Forecasting. 3 Credits.

An introduction to Economics Forecasting and Time Series Analysis. The course will cover specifications and estimation of ARMA models, seasonality, non-stationarity, unit roots and forecast evaluations. Empirical applications are used throughout the course. Prerequisite: ECON 410 or ECON 506. S.

ECON 506. Econometrics. 3 Credits.

Econometric analysis of economic and financial data. Topics include simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, and nonlinear regression functions. Techniques for dealing with violations of the regression models assumptions, including multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, measurement error, endogeneity, and autocorrelation. Additional topics include binary variables, instrumental variable regression, big data, and time-series models. Estimation and testing of economic models will be an important part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA or MSAE program, and department consent required. F,S.

ECON 545. Quantitative Methods for Impact Evaluation & Causal Inference. 3 Credits.

This course aims to familiarize the student with the current literature on the economics and econometrics of policy and program evaluation . Prerequisite or Corequisite: ECON 506. S.

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Earn your online Accelerated Economics degree while you continue to live and work in your own community.

You’ll receive the convenience of online learning with the personal contact and connection of being with classmates. Our online tools offer ways of communicating across distances, connecting to others and their ideas, and presenting information.

Compare the cost of UND’s online Accelerated Economics degree. You’ll find it’s one of the most affordable accredited degree programs in the nation for aerospace engineering.

Year-after-year, U.S. News recognizes UND online graduate business programs. It points out our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the gold standard of business school accreditation. Our students appreciate our affordable tuition rates. Online Accelerated Economics students pay the same tuition rate regardless of where you live. UND offers 13% lower tuition and fees than comparable institutions in the region.

We are highly regarded for educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.

Flexible Online Accelerated Economics Classes

UND's accelerated Economics courses are delivered 100% online. You never have to come to campus.

The online accelerated Economics courses are offered either in synchronous or asynchronous giving you maximum flexibility to complete the degree in the style you prefer. In many courses, you'll be expected to participate in "live" discussions held outside of classroom lecture times.

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.

Synchronous classes are held in real-time. If you’re the kind of learner who likes active discussion and immediate feedback through live interaction, you’ll enjoy this online course format.

Every class is different, but generally, you’ll log into a virtual classroom at scheduled times to:

  • Listen to a lecture
  • Ask questions
  • Participate in class discussions
  • Conduct group activities
  • Participate in video-sharing
  • Have chat conversations
  • Use interactive whiteboards
  • Take live polls

You should prepare for your classes by finishing any assigned readings, compiling questions for your instructor and thinking about how to contribute to the next live class.

Resources for Online Accelerated Economics Students

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

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 at UND's libraries. 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.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit 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 Payscale.com)
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Learn more about applied economics studies at UND or connect with the department.

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Department Contact
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Director of Graduate Recruitment
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P 701.777.5892
kate.oachs@UND.edu

 

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