Overview

The M.S. in Economics program is designed for students with analytical and quantitative skills to find solutions to a variety of problems. Perhaps you want to work in a big corporation and be an advisor to the CEO. Or perhaps you're drawn to public service and policy development. Maybe you could see yourself in front of a class, developing tomorrow's leaders through teaching and research. Whatever your goal, the M.S. in Economics program at UNC Charlotte will help you hone your research skills and analytical abilities in the heart of a thriving region.

UNC Charlotte M.S. in Economics graduates are in high demand.  We have a reputation for our students being recruited to Fortune 500 firms, Ph.D. programs, and policy-oriented government jobs.  Our program combines economic analysis with advanced quantitative methods that will prepare you for analytical and management positions.

 

STEM DESIGNATED

The M.S. Economics program is a designated STEM program allowing for a total of 29 months of OPT.