About
The UNLV Lee Business School Master’s in Economics is a 12-month graduate STEM program that combines rigorous training in quantitative business economics with hands-on experience in statistical data analysis, giving students a competitive edge in the market for high-quality, in-demand jobs that require proficiency in analytics. Our mission is to train students to become effective economic practitioners and business leaders by providing them with practical skills in advanced economic modeling, data analytics, and cutting-edge quantitative methods necessary to excel in today's data-driven business and public policy environments. Given versatility of its curriculum, the program prepares students for diverse professional careers in industries such as tech, finance, business consulting, policy analysis, market research, data science and analytics, investment banking, and risk management. The program is also suitable for students interested in pursuing a PhD in economics, finance, or other business disciplines and wishing to tool up or remedy deficiencies in their preparation. Both full and part-time students are welcome.
Program Highlights
- Complete the program in as little as one year.
- Qualify for most analyst and researcher jobs.
- Top-10 best-paying master's degree.
- Supportive and inclusive community.
- Evening small-size classes.
- STEM advantage.
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Accelerated Track BA/BS-MA
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Post-Bachelor’s Track
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
- Use advanced economic theory to explain consumer behavior, firm dynamics, markets and public policy.
- Understand and apply mathematical methods for economics.
- Critically analyze and model economic and business problems.
- Apply modern statistical methods to analyze, explain, interpret and forecast economic data.
- Communicate effectively components and results of statistical data analyses.
Requirements
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Master of Arts - Economics
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Graduate Handbooks
- Program Handbook273.92 KB
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Contacts
Graduate Coordinator
Emir Malikov, Ph.D.
Degree Contact
Lee Business School
Department of Economics
The Department of Economics prepares students to be economist who allocate scarce resources to meet unlimited wants. By blending theory and applied quantitative and analytical skills, our graduates acquire essential skills for pursing jobs in businesses, financial firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. We also offer advanced degrees in business, economics, law, public administration, and other social services.
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Lee Business School
The Lee Business School advances the knowledge and practice of business; develops business leaders; and fosters intellectual and economic vitality through the creation and dissemination of knowledge and outreach.