Help Shape Economic Landscapes With Specialized Expertise. If you want to dig deep into financial challenges and influence potential economic outcomes with research-driven data, an MA in Economics from the University at Albany will empower you to excel as a modern economist.
Help Shape Economic Landscapes With Specialized Expertise. If you want to dig deep into financial challenges and influence potential economic outcomes with research-driven data, an MA in Economics from the University at Albany will empower you to excel as a modern economist.
Enhance your understanding in economics analysis while honing in on a concentration like finance, economic forecasting, international economics and more.
This program prepares you for careers in administration and research in government, business and other private organizations. Acquire advanced training in economic analysis to become an expert in your designated area of concentration.
Program of Study
Core Courses
Concentration Courses
A sequence of courses in an area of concentration, as approved by the department’s Graduate Studies Committee.
International Economics
Courses
Public Economics
Courses:
Choose two
Finance & Credit Markets
Courses
Choose two courses
Health Economics
Courses
Choose two courses
Economic Forecasting
Courses
Career Outcomes
Recent placements of UAlbany master's in economics graduates include:
Utilize your Master of Arts in Economics degree to gain a career as an economist, a role that typically requires an advanced degree.
Potential job titles include:
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