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MS Quantitative Economics and Finance at University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Programme overview

The Quantitative Economics and Finance MS is a one-year Plan II (capstone) programme providing applied graduate training in economic theory, statistics and econometrics for careers in business, banking, consulting, government and nonprofits. International students may apply for OPT, with STEM extension eligibility.

Faculty: Social Sciences Division  |  Department: Economics  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

Fall courses include Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis, Microeconomic Analysis, Applied Econometric Analysis I, Finance I and the Applied Economics and Finance Laboratory, continuing through winter and spring with electives; the capstone completes the year.

Career pathways

Business, international and domestic banking, consulting firms, government and nonprofit organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UC Santa Cruz graduate admission: bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university awarded before the entry quarter, a B average or better in the last two years of undergraduate coursework, and demonstrated English proficiency. Applicants whose first language is not English: TOEFL iBT minimum 83 (4.0 on the 2026 scale) or IELTS Academic overall 7; waiver may be requested by applicants with a four-year bachelor's degree from an English-speaking institution. GRE General and Subject tests not required. Transcripts and three letters of recommendation (up to five accepted). No programme-specific materials were retrievable; the programme is not accepting applications for 2027. Application deadline: not accepting applications for 2027. Application fee $135 domestic, $155 international.

Duration: 1 year

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