Melissa Thomasson
Chair and Professor, Department of Economics
Empirical Economics and Strategy Online Master's Program
2020-2021 Boldly Creative Project
With increased access to “big” data, students and employees who are able to analyze data and apply the results to strategic decisions in business and public policy are in high demand.
We aim to leverage the strong brand for our master’s in economics (ranked #3 nationally) and offer a revenue-generating, complimentary online program to attract postgraduates to ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ.
The online master’s in empirical economics and strategy will offer three concentrations geared towards professionals: health economics and policy, big data economics, and finance.
The program can be completed in a year on a full-time basis or over several years on a part-time basis to accommodate working professionals.
Leading Faculty on the Project:
Julian Lange
Professor, Department of Economics
Impact:
With its focus on applying cutting-edge economic theories to real-world situations, graduates will leave the program armed with theoretical tools needed for economic analysis and ready to meet the rising demand for economists nationwide, with a projected 14% increase in jobs by 2029 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Year Approved:
2020
