Master of Science - Economics and Quantitative Analysis

Program Description

In DePaul’s Master of Science (MS) in Economics and Policy Analysis, students will gain in-depth knowledge of economic theory and advanced skills in data analysis that position them to examine economic and business policies. The research-driven curriculum prepares them to be a hands-on economic analyst.

Interested students participate in 12- to 16-week fellowships at private companies, a government agency, public policy institute, or nonprofit in Chicago, Washington D.C., or another city.

For international students: this program is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify students to extend their post-graduation stay in the United States.

Students will be able to:

• Apply modern economic theory, use analytical and evaluative skills to solve a variety of policy problems and make recommendations and decisions.
• Employ existing econometric software programs to solve complex problems in policy analysis.
• Understand the main theories of international trade and apply them to relevant international trade policy issues.
• Create clear and coherent written work that is geared towards different audiences including economists, non-economists, policy makers and general public.
• Integrate emerging technologies in ethical decision making.