Program Overview

Concentrations

• Major in Economics with Development Concentration
  Students are prepared for a variety of careers working with international development agencies or governments in the developing world. This may be as an applied economist doing research and forecasting in agricultural production, population changes, trade patterns, market structures, etc., or in managing a development agency implementing, analyzing, and supervising development projects. A regional emphasis in Latin America, Asia, or Africa may be pursued.
• Major in Economics with Financial Economics Concentration
  The concentration in financial economics provides students with the opportunity to analyze financial markets in the context of domestic and international economic concerns.
• Major in Economics with International Concentration
  
  Students develop skills for a variety of careers working with international business and finance or international agencies. Students may specialize in international economics broadly or focus on a particular area, such as the Pacific Rim or Africa.

4+1 Accelerated Bachelor's and Master's Degrees

• 4+1 BS/MS Program
  The program offers students the ability to obtain both a bachelor's degree in Economics and a master's degree within five years in either MS in Applied Economics, or an MS in International & Development Economics.
• 4+1 BA/MSFA Program
  The program offers students the ability to obtain both a Bachelor's degree in Financial Economics and a MSc in Financial Analysis within five years. The MS in Financial Analysis (MSFA) emphasizes the key role of economic analysis in the investment management and valuation profession. The MSFA is structured around the body of knowledge set forth by the Chartered Financial Analyst Exam program with an accredited Academic Program Partner by the CFA Institute.