Master of Science in Economics (MSE)

Dive deep into the world of micro, macro, and experimental economics. The Master of Science in Economics (MSE) degree offered by the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business is intended to prepare students for doctoral study in economics or to pursue a career as an analyst in business or government. Students are required to take rigorous courses in mathematical economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Depending on a student's interests, the balance of his or her curriculum can be selected from a list of several elective courses.

Career Acceleration


Upon completion of the MSE program, students have excellent career opportunities at institutions such as

  • Federal Reserve
  • U.S. Department of State
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Private for-profit and non-profit companies

Our graduates in economics are also well prepared to continue their studies at the doctoral level. Graduates have continued their studies at institutions such as

  • University of Washington
  • Florida State University
  • University of California at Irvine
  • Texas A&M
  • George Mason University
  • University of Oregon.