Applied Economics, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Location(s): Online

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 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
ECON 7100 - Advanced Applied Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 7200 - Advanced Applied Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 7300 - Advanced Applied Econometrics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 7320 - Forecasting and Predictive Modeling Credit Hours: 3
or
QBA 7320 - Forecasting and Predictive 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, Government, Society and the World Credit Hours: 3
ECON 7600 - Behavioral Finance and Economics Credit Hours: 3
or
FINA 7600 - Behavioral Finance Credit Hours: 3
ECON 7530 - Forensic Economics Credit Hours: 3
HLCM 7810 - Health Economics Credit Hours: 3
or
ECON 7810 - Health Economics Credit Hours: 3
FINA 7300 - Financial Markets and 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