Applied Economics, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

The Applied Economics certificate prepares graduates to make better business decisions by applying economic theory, statistical tools, and behavioral analysis. Students apply micro- and macroeconomic theory and econometric tools to solve practical business, social and public policy problems. These in-demand skills can be applied to careers in business, finance, healthcare, insurance, and the government and nonprofit sectors.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify, describe, and evaluate economic problems in a variety of business, government, and non-profit settings.
Apply the theoretical tools of micro- and macroeconomics and appropriate quantitative and econometric tools to find solutions to economic problems.
Communicate analyses in a clear and coherent manner to a variety of audiences.

Curriculum Requirements

Core

MBA 6050 - Quant Reasoning & Analysis Credit Hours: 3
ECO 7100 - Adv Applied Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECO 7200 - Advanced Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECO 7300 - Adv Applied Econometrics Credit Hours: 3
ECO 7320 - Forecast Predict Modeling Credit Hours: 3
or
QBA 7320 - Forecast Predict Modeling Credit Hours: 3

Total Core Credits Required: 15

Related Electives

Choose 3 credits

MBA 6200 - Analytical Decision Making Credit Hours: 3
MBA 6250 - Business, Govt, and Society Credit Hours: 3
ECO 7600 - Behavioral Finance/Econ Credit Hours: 3
or
FIN 7600 - Behavioral Finance Credit Hours: 3
ECO 7530 - Forensic Economics Credit Hours: 3
HCM 7810 - Health Economics Credit Hours: 3
or
ECO 7810 - Health Economics Credit Hours: 3
FIN 7300 - Fin Markets/Monetary Policy Credit Hours: 3
*or any ACC, BUS, DSA, ECO, ENP, FIN, HCM, HRM, MGT, MIS, MKT or QBA course that is 6000 level or higher