MS Quantitative Economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The MSQE program is a terminal graduate degree that prepares students for high-level professional careers involving the analysis of economic data. This master’s program is well suited for students who want to prepare for a career where advanced economics training is required or beneficial but the PhD is not required. The MSQE program emphasizes econometric training more than similar programs at other universities.

Department: Economics | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline March 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include ECON 770 Data Analytics for Economists; ECON 704 Econometrics I; ECON 707 Causal Estimation in Economics; ECON 725 Machine Learning for Economists; ECON 726 Applications of Machine Learning in Economics; ECON 771 Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Economists.

Career pathways

Master of Science in Quantitative Economics students have special access to career advising and resources through the Economics Career Development Office (ECDO). The ECDO hosts career workshops, coordinates the Student Leadership Committee, and invites employers to speak to students on campus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required but may be considered if available; Other Test (s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT) n/a; Letters of Recommendation Required 2; Admissions Criteria; Admissions criteria for the MS in Quantitative Economics include:. UW-Madison is awaiting approval of this new academic program by the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) before we are able to accept prospective F-1 students into this program or issue a Form I-20 for this program. International students may apply for this program but will only be considered for admission if or when the program is approved. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited US bachelor's degree.

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 (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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