Econometrics and Quantitative Economics MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Programme developing mathematical and statistical skills for quantitative economists, preparing graduates for business research such as cost-benefit analysis, market trends and economic forecasting using large financial, international and experimental datasets.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Economics | Duration: 1.5-2 years; 36 credit hours; full-time or part-time; in person | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Econometrics and quantitative economics; 36 credit hours.

Career pathways

Quantitative economist roles in private for-profit and non-profit sectors, government and NGOs.

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Entry requirements

Department of Economics: minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) and accredited bachelor's degree; GRE, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and CV recommended but not required; electronic transcripts; rolling review beginning in January, fall entry only; $75 fee. Applicants from non-economics backgrounds with strong quantitative skills are encouraged. International: IELTS, Duolingo or TOEFL (see UB minimums: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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