University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Economics degree program features a curriculum that is flexible yet thorough in its approach to theoretical training and applied coursework.  The program offers four concentrations in:  (1) Quantitative Methods in Economics, (2) Quantitative Financial Economics, (3) Financial Management, and (4) Applied Economic Analysis.  Students completing this program are prepared for analytical and management positions that require the integration of economic analysis and advanced quantitative methods.  Employment opportunities for economists with a master’s degree exist in both the public and private sectors.  In addition, students with a master’s degree may choose to pursue additional graduate education leading to a doctoral degree in Economics, Finance, or Public Policy.