Graduate Programs: Department of Economics
Students majoring in Economics will find a wide variety of exciting and rewarding
career paths open to them. The strong analytical and quantitative training an economics
degree provides is prized by employers in industry, consulting, policy analysis and
design, government, and academia.
Master of Science in Economic Analytics
The Master of Science in Economic Analytics is an intensive 10-month program that
will guide students through economic modeling and theory to computational practice
and cutting-edge tools, providing a thorough training in descriptive, predictive and
prescriptive analytics.
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Master of Arts in Economics
The Master of Arts in Economics program offers exceptional preparation for either
a doctoral program or a career in the private or public sectors. This innovative program
combines the study of economic theory and applied econometrics to provide rigorous
training and preparation for your chosen career.
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Ph.D.in Economics
Ph.D. program in Economics is to prepare students for careers in teaching, research,
government agencies, and business in the United States and abroad.
Prerequisites for the Ph.D. in Economics include intermediate microeconomic theory,
intermediate macroeconomic theory, two semesters of calculus, statistics, and linear
algebra. Applicants to the program are required to take the GRE and complete the Sam
M. Walton College of Business Ph.D. Application for Admission.
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Jackson’s current thesis project explores the rapid decline of community banks, which results in a lack of financial access and financial literacy throughout many small communities in Arkansas and beyond.
01/24/2024
The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2024, at the Rogers Convention Center. Register now.
12/12/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Sherry Li, professor of economics, is the new holder of the Lewis E. Epley Jr. Professorship. Li is the second to hold this prestigious title.
10/17/2023 | By Lori McLemore
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