Economics Non-Thesis Applied Economic Analysis - The University of Texas at Arlington

Economics Non-Thesis Applied Economic Analysis from The University of Texas at Arlington is a Campus Master Economics degree that prepares you for a Business career. The Applied Economic Analysis option in the M.A. program, which is new for 2010, focuses on a major growth area-data analysis. Hal Varian, Chief Economist at Google, has explained why the demand for data analysis is growing rapidly. Organizations have low-cost computer time, huge quantities of data, and access to software tools that allow data analysis. The problem in using these assets is a shortage of qualified empirical analysts. One must know how to find data, be critical of it, develop it by use of software packages, and explain what has been learned by analysis . Advances in econometrics analysis allow us to better understand key issues, such as pricing and cost, inventory management, population trends, and other issues that impact business and government. This non-thesis option M.A. in Economics requires 36 semester hours of coursework. The focus is on quantitative analysis with a requirement of 18 hours and will normally be taken in the following sequence so analytical tools can be fully developed: ECON 5336, 5339, 5337, 5338, 5329, and 5341. The last course satisfies the Graduate School requirement of a final master's examination. It is a professional research project that allows the candidate to demonstrate the "number crunching" abilities developed in the program. The resulting work will provide evidence to employers of practical ability to manage and analyze data for a range of private and public organizations. Six semester hours of electives in economics are also required plus 12 semester hours in supporting relevant courses as approved by the Graduate Advisor. View more details on The University of Texas at Arlington . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Economics courses.