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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:
Combined (Major and Master's)
Format:
On Campus
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


Students seeking the accelerated degree may apply to the School of Graduate Studies after completing 60 credits.

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

*Priority deadline

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.

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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?

105K

Median annual salary for an economist, 2020

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

6%

Expected growth in demand for economists by 2030

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

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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. Prerequisites: ECON 210. Repeatable to 20.00 credits. On demand.

ECON 380. Global Economic Development. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on economic development issues at the global level. It covers both developing countries in the conventional sense and economies in transition from socialism to a market economy. In this context development is broadly defined as the transition from one stage of development to another. Selected topics common among these countries (such as determinants of growth, modernization, technology, price liberalization, privatization, macro stabilization, trade policies, legal structure, organized crime, inequality, poverty, human capital, and global sustainability) are discussed to better understand the forces that shape the wealth and well being of nations and people in the world around us. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202. On demand.

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 or Corequisite: 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, or department consent required. 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 . Prerequisites: ECON 506. S.

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Our accelerated economics program consistently ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes.

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