MA in Economics, Ohio University

The MA in Economics at Ohio University is organized to provide students with analytical tools by which they can use to solve many economic problems existing in the real world. The program provides students with practical econometric skills that are popularly used in both private and public sectors.;Advantages of the M.A. in Economics;Funding opportunities are available on a competitive basis.;One-year program with small class sizes that allow students to work closely with each other and with faculty.;Courses focus on advanced quantitative methods (ranging from panel data models and difference-in-difference to the synthetic control method and forecasting techniques) using large databases in R and Stata.;Faculty provide advice and support to students applying to job positions, Ph.D. programs, and internships.;The program qualifies as an Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students (STEM OPT).;Career and Professional Opportunities and Placement;The Applied Economics degree offered by Ohio University prepares students for employment opportunities in both private and public sectors. Alternative placements include think tanks, consulting firms, research institutes, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations.;Recent job placement of former students includes firms and institutions such as the Bureau of Economic Analysis (Alexandria, VA), Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (Washington, D.C.), Huntington National Bank (Columbus, OH), Institute for Defense Analyses (Alexandria, VA), Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH), Optymyze (Philadelphia area), and Realogy Holdings Corp. (New York City), among others.;The M.A. in Economics also provides students with opportunities to continue graduate studies. Ph.D. programs in which OHIO students were accepted recently include the University of California–Santa Cruz, Georgetown, George Washington, Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina State, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, Stony-Brook, Washington State, and Wisconsin-Madison, among others.;Possible career paths:;Data Analyst: Work with and analyze large economic datasets.;Research Analyst: Research and analyze economic phenomena.;Financial manager: Analyze economic aspects of a company or organization.;Policy analyst: Analyze economic problems and recommend policies.;College instructor: Instruct students in different areas of economics.;I want to find another Master Course;Get more details;Visit official programme website