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Western Kentucky University Department of Economics Master of Arts in Applied Economics

Western Kentucky University Department of Economics Master of Arts in Applied Economics. Mission.

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Western Kentucky University Department of Economics Master of Arts in Applied Economics

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  1. Western Kentucky UniversityDepartment of EconomicsMaster of Arts in Applied Economics

  2. Mission To provide students from a broad collection of arts and sciences majors a graduate degree that enhances their employment prospects, especially in “analysts” positions requiring strong analytical skills, technical knowledge, and communication abilities

  3. JP Morgan – Fraud Analyst Deloitte – Travel Analyst Abbott Labs – Market Research Analyst American Cancer Society – Policy Analyst Countrywide Loans – Pricing Analyst Center on Budget and Policy – Policy Analyst USF&G – Risk Analyst Fruit of the Loom – Market Analyst/Forecaster U.S. Census Bureau Internal Revenue Service Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Economic Analysis SEC U.S. Treasury Health & Human Services U.S. Military HUD USDA State Departments & Cabinets Statisticians; Policy Analysts; Auditors; Contracts; Purchasing (see usajobs.gov) Sampling of “Analyst” Employment Opportunities (M.A. in Econ required or preferred)

  4. KEY PROGRAM FEATURES • One year to graduation • Emphasis on applied analytical, technical, and communication • Wide range of post-graduation employment opportunities in a variety of "analyst" positions

  5. Admission Requirements • 2.75 or higher undergrad GPA • Minimum GRE score of 900 • Econ 202, 203, and 206 • Pre-semester workshop(s) required in no Econ 302, 303, or 306

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